THE WALL OF FACES

War drew us from our homeland
In the sunlit springtime of our youth.
Those who did not come back alive remain
in perpetual springtime -- forever young --
And a part of them is with us always.

Dear Lcpl Wayne Moore, Thank you for your service as a Machine Gunner. Yesterday was the 54th anniversary of the start of your tour. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Yesterday was Thanksgiving, happy Thanksgiving in heaven. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Wayne Paul Moore

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division
GENERAL ORDERS:

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Wayne Paul Moore (MCSN: 2289947), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 march 1968, Company B became heavily engaged with an estimated North Vietnamese Army battalion entrenched in a fortified bunker complex near the Khe Sahn Combat Base. When his squad became pinned down by intense automatic weapons and mortar fire in the initial moments of the fire fight, Lance Corporal Moore unhesitatingly moved across twenty-five meters of open terrain and aggressively assaulted an enemy bunker, destroying two hostile positions and killing two North Vietnamese soldiers. As the Marines launched an attack, he repeatedly disregarded his own safety to assist the wounded and provide suppressive fire for the advancing men. While he was maneuvering across the open terrain fearlessly attempting to draw the hostile fire away form his squad, Lance Corporal Moore was mortally wounded. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Moore inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.

Lance Corporal Wayne Paul Moore, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Wayne Paul Moore (MCSN: 2289947), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 march 1968, Company B became heavily engaged with an estimated North Vietnamese Army battalion entrenched in a fortified bunker complex near the Khe Sanh Combat Base. When his squad became pinned down by intense automatic weapons and mortar fire in the initial moments of the fire fight, Lance Corporal Moore unhesitatingly moved across twenty-five meters of open terrain and aggressively assaulted an enemy bunker, destroying two hostile positions and killing two North Vietnamese soldiers. As the Marines launched an attack, he repeatedly disregarded his own safety to assist the wounded and provide suppressive fire for the advancing men. While he was maneuvering across the open terrain fearlessly attempting to draw the hostile fire away form his squad, Lance Corporal Moore was mortally wounded. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Moore inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. [Taken from LCPL Moore's Silver Star citation]