Russell, who resided on South Main Street, Smyrna, Delaware, served as a Technical Sergeant with the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He enlisted in the Army on August 20, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey. He was noted as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" in Germany while leading a platoon.
He had served in the Army for one year and three months at the time of his death and was decorated with the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Service # 32956500
Son of Lawrence Rollin Moore and Bessie S. Johnson Moore.
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
Russell G. Moore
HOME OF RECORD:
Delaware
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (August 22, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Private] Russell G. Moore (ASN: 32956500), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 5 July 1944, in *****, France. In the course of a daylight patrol, the Sergeant in charge was wounded when the patrol was fired upon by machine guns and automatic pistols. Staff Sergeant Moore immediately consumed and, disregarding the bitter enemy fire, completed the mission. The information which he secured enabled the unit to accurately locate and destroy the enemy emplacements in the line of attack and assured the success of the operation. Staff Sergeant Moore's exemplary performance of duty, resolute initiative and conspicuous courage reflect great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
He enlisted in the Army on August 20, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey. He was noted as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" in Germany while leading a platoon.
He had served in the Army for one year and three months at the time of his death and was decorated with the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Service # 32956500
Son of Lawrence Rollin Moore and Bessie S. Johnson Moore.
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
Russell G. Moore
HOME OF RECORD:
Delaware
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (August 22, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Private] Russell G. Moore (ASN: 32956500), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 5 July 1944, in *****, France. In the course of a daylight patrol, the Sergeant in charge was wounded when the patrol was fired upon by machine guns and automatic pistols. Staff Sergeant Moore immediately consumed and, disregarding the bitter enemy fire, completed the mission. The information which he secured enabled the unit to accurately locate and destroy the enemy emplacements in the line of attack and assured the success of the operation. Staff Sergeant Moore's exemplary performance of duty, resolute initiative and conspicuous courage reflect great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Russell, who resided on South Main Street, Smyrna, Delaware, served as a Technical Sergeant with the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He enlisted in the Army on August 20, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey. He was noted as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" in Germany while leading a platoon.
He had served in the Army for one year and three months at the time of his death and was decorated with the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Service # 32956500
Son of Lawrence Rollin Moore and Bessie S. Johnson Moore.
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
Russell G. Moore
HOME OF RECORD:
Delaware
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (August 22, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Private] Russell G. Moore (ASN: 32956500), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 5 July 1944, in *****, France. In the course of a daylight patrol, the Sergeant in charge was wounded when the patrol was fired upon by machine guns and automatic pistols. Staff Sergeant Moore immediately consumed and, disregarding the bitter enemy fire, completed the mission. The information which he secured enabled the unit to accurately locate and destroy the enemy emplacements in the line of attack and assured the success of the operation. Staff Sergeant Moore's exemplary performance of duty, resolute initiative and conspicuous courage reflect great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
He enlisted in the Army on August 20, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey. He was noted as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" in Germany while leading a platoon.
He had served in the Army for one year and three months at the time of his death and was decorated with the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Service # 32956500
Son of Lawrence Rollin Moore and Bessie S. Johnson Moore.
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
Russell G. Moore
HOME OF RECORD:
Delaware
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (August 22, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Private] Russell G. Moore (ASN: 32956500), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 5 July 1944, in *****, France. In the course of a daylight patrol, the Sergeant in charge was wounded when the patrol was fired upon by machine guns and automatic pistols. Staff Sergeant Moore immediately consumed and, disregarding the bitter enemy fire, completed the mission. The information which he secured enabled the unit to accurately locate and destroy the enemy emplacements in the line of attack and assured the success of the operation. Staff Sergeant Moore's exemplary performance of duty, resolute initiative and conspicuous courage reflect great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
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