AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  PB4Y

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Daniel E. Moore for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Patrol Plane Commander of a Navy Bomber Plane in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Forward Pacific War Area on December 17, 1944. Diving on two enemy planes from above, Lieutenant Commander (then Lieutenant) Moore engaged them both simultaneously and, by his skillful maneuvering and accurate gunfire, sent the hostile aircraft crashing to the sea in flames. His airanship, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Commander Daniel E. Moore for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commander of a Patrol Plane in Patrol Bombing Squadron One Hundred Seventeen during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from December 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, Lieutenant Commander (then Lieutenant) Moore contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and gallant devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.