Frederick T. Moore Jr. (May 18, 1914 – August 2, 1969) was a

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. During

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, he was

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of Fighter Squadron 1 operating off the carrier and

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of the Air Group 35 aboard the aircraft carrier in the Pacific. During the

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, he was the commanding officer of naval air training at

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and the air officer on . His first sea command was aboard . In 1962–1963, Moore was the eighth commanding officer of . Late in his career during the

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, he was

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of the

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from October 1965 to July 1969.

Early years

Moore was born in the Oak Square section of

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on May 18, 1914, the son of Frederick T. Moore Sr. and Susan Frances (O'Donnell) Moore. He was the second oldest of six children. His father was a regional sales representative for Dunlop tires. Moore came from a family whose roots in the

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go back to the 1630s and include ancestors who fought in the

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at the

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, the

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and the

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. T. Moore played hockey in both high school and college. He attended

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and

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graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1936. During his scholastic years at

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, Moore was the top goal scorer of all the Boston high school ice hockey leagues. At

, he was captain of the hockey team and a member of the football and golf teams. Moore was prominent in athletics and social affairs throughout his four years at the

. One of his close lifelong friends from the class of 1936 at BC was

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, future Congressman from Massachusetts and Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Upon graduation, Moore reported to

for flight training and was commissioned

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, USNR and designated a

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on August 1, 1938.

Early naval career

In September 1938, Ensign Moore joined Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) on board the operating out of

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. Ensign Moore flew off ''Yorktown'' from September 1938 thru September 1940. The primary aircraft flown by VF-5 in the late 1930s was the

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, the last American biplane fighter aircraft.Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D.C. Records archived at the National Personnel Records Center, (Military Personnel Records), 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 During his assignment to VF5 and ''Yorktown'' on the West Coast, in December 1939, now

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Moore took leave to travel back to

to marry his longtime sweetheart, Catherine Mary Donovan from

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, Massachusetts. They were married on December 26, 1939, at Saint Ambrose Church in Dorchester followed by a reception at the Copely Plaza in

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in downtown Boston. In May 1940, Moore was promoted to

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. In October 1940, Moore was transferred back to

of the naval flight school. As the nations of the world moved toward

once again became the hub of air training activities, training 1,100 cadets a month or 13,220 annually. Lieutenant Moore played a key role in making this massive ramp up in naval aviators to become known as one of 'the wonders of the modern world'.

World War II

In March 1943, Lieutenant Moore moved to

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to meet with Fighter Squadron 1 and later that summer VF1 joined the new . The VF-1 squadron was established in March 1943, operating

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s and was assigned to the

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to participate in numerous missions during

. With Lieutenant Moore as the executive officer, VF1 first fought the Japanese at the

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, flying off from November 20 to November 22, 1943. The VF-1 squadron flew a total of 106 missions and spent 237 hours of flying time in three days of operations without losing a single plane or pilot. F6F-3 on USS Yorktown 1943

Fighter Squadron 1 continued fighting off ''Yorktown'' with their

aircraft in the

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, and

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. The squadron was both land based and carrier based and it did night fighting, day fighting, bombing, and escort work. Over a fifteen-month period, VF1 attacked the

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, sank 8 ships and damaged 16. It destroyed 102 airborne enemy planes plus 20 probables while losing only 5 in aerial combat. VF1 also ruined 61 enemy planes on the ground, silenced 46 A-A batteries, and blew up or burned 10 fuel or ammunition dumps. In June 1943, Moore transferred from the USNR to

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. Lieutenant Moore reported aboard in March 1944 as the

(CO) of Air Group 35. Chenango arrived at

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in April 1944 and sortied for the landings at

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and

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and then joined the invasion of the

. Air Group 35 crippled airfield installations, sank enemy shipping, and hammered harbor facilities on

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, as well as conducting valuable photographic reconnaissance on

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. In May 1944, Moore was promoted to

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In June 1944, launching 32 planes in the attack on

, Air Group 35 absolutely crippled Japanese airfield installations there, and shot up gun positions and personnel. At the

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, AG35 dropped 74 tons of bombs, destroying many Japanese gun emplacements, troop concentrations, bridges, and truck convoys. A desperately needed Japanese ammunition storage dump exploded with spectacular violence. In October 1944, ''Chenango'' Hellcats conducted softening up strikes on

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in preparation for the invasion landings at the

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. Air Group 35 shot down 93 Japanese planes and sunk or destroyed 91 ships. AG35 lost only five pilots. Throughout its thirteen months of flying through the fiercest kind of anti-aircraft fire, Air Group 35 flew 4,644 sorties in combat zones and not one enemy plane or submarine succeeded in damaging the US surface vessels that AG35 was covering.

Post World War II naval assignments

* January 1945 – June 1946 – Training - Fighter Squadrons

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* July 1946 – June 1947 - General Line School -

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, Rhode Island * July 1947 - Advanced to rank of commander * July 1947 – December 1949 - Commander FASRON 11 -

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, California &

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, Hawaii * January 1950 – May 1950 -

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, Virginia * June 1950 – December 1951 –

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air training -

, Florida * January 1952 – June 1953 air officer - -

, Virginia * July 1953 - July 1954 - Student -

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, Rhode Island * August 1954 – July 1956 – Faculty Staff -

, Rhode Island * August 1956 – February - 1958 operations officer - Commander Carrier Division 4 (Com Car Div 4), -

, Virginia * July 1957 - Advanced to rank of captain * March 1958 – November 1958 - Assistant Head Special Weapons Branch

, Washington, DC * December 1958 – August 1961 - Navy Rep to Atomic Branch,

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* August 1961 – October 1962 -

- –

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, New Jersey * November 1962 - September 1963 -

- -

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Commanding officer - USS ''Saratoga'' (CV-60)

Captain Moore was the eighth

of , one of the most powerful 'super carrier' warships in the world at the time, homeported in

. The first deployment for Moore after he took command was to sail to the

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in December 1962 to conduct flight operations off the coast of

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. Although the flash points of the

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had cooled a month earlier, the United States wanted to maintain a presence in the area until all of the

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missile sites were fully dismantled. This was called the Cuban Quarantine Operation. In late 1962, ''Saratoga'' remained "on the line" in the waters off Cuba. During this time, a Russian ship was spotted moving toward Cuba – and the embargo line where it would turn back or be challenged by American ships. ''Saratoga'' crew scrambled to battle stations as

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was ordered by Moore. The fighter jets on the flight deck readied for launch. oore was about to be tested in a potentially large-scale international incident and he wasn't about to back down.The Russian ship quickly turned around and sailed away. Although the crisis ended in late December 1962, the American ships, including ''Saratoga'', remained in the area through the winter. ''Saratoga'' received an

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for the 3–20 December 1962 period that she was "on-line" in the waters off Cuba. ''Saratoga'' deployed to the

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from March 1963 through October 1963. When not conducting flight operations underway, ''Saratoga'' entered several ports on the mission of goodwill ambassador for the United States. Ports visited were:

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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; and

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. While operating in the

off the coast of

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, a

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landed on the deck of ''Saratoga'', logging the carrier's 69,000th arrested landing. Later on the cruise, the 72,000th arrested landing was made with a

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off the coast of

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. Newest addition to the “Ten Thousand Trap Club” was Moore, who was credited with 10,000 arrested landings when a McDonnell

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landed on the carrier in the Mediterranean. Yet another milestone was reached on the 1963 cruise with the 76,000th landing aboard ''Saratoga''.

Late naval career

* October 1963 – January 1965 – Chief of Staff - Carrier Division Six- and – Mayport, FL In September 1964, Moore, aboard in the

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, quarterbacked the

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Strike Force in exercise "Teamwork". There were scores of NATO cruisers, destroyers and carriers, including the world's largest cruiser . Russia had injected operational reality into the war games. Moore had to contend with Soviet destroyers and planes taking position among and over the NATO fleet. Moore was Chief of Staff to Rear Admiral Robert L. Townsend, Commander of NATO Carrier Strike Forces - Atlantic and commander of Carrier Division Six. Moore called the plays from the bridge of USS ''Independence'' and this was the first time that Soviet air and sea forces had observed carrier striking forces in simulated actions. He was convinced that such actions as the

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assault on

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and the Cuban Blockade in late 1962, in which Moore commanded ''Saratoga'', had created newborn respect by Russia for US aircraft carrier power. Moore disclosed that every Soviet plane approaching the fleet on daily incursions had been detected and intercepted by his jet fighters. In real warfare, the American jets could have destroyed the Soviet invaders more than 100 miles away before they could attack the

fleet. * February 1965 – October 1965 -

- service staff officer -

* October 1965 – June 1969 -

–

The mission of training prospective aviators and naval flight officers comes under the cognizance of Chief of

(CNATRA). As

(COS) – CNATRA, Moore was the commander's principal assistant for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff. Naval pilot training requirements shifted upward to meet the demands for the

which occupied much of the 1960s and 1970s. Annual pilot production was as high as 2,552 (1968) and as low as 1,413 (1962). Moore received a second

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for meritorious conduct as the COS for CNATRA from November 1965 to July 1969 directing the training operations at 22 naval air stations throughout the United States and being liaison officer with 13 commercial airports during the

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Personal life

Moore had several great values, including duty, honor, service, compassion and love of family and country. After 32 years of service to his country, Moore retired in June 1969 and died of a heart attack in August 1969 at the age of 55. Moore is buried at the

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at NAS Pensacola. He was survived by his wife Catherine M. (Donovan) Moore, who died in February 2007 and is buried alongside her beloved husband at Barrancas National Cemetery. Captain and Mrs. Moore had seven children: Maureen C. Sullivan of Annandale, VA; Frederick T. Moore III of Jacksonville, FL; Michael D. Moore of Maynard, MA; Susan F. Ferrell of Logan, WV; Patricia E. Moore of Alexandria, VA; Christopher G. Moore of Asbury Park, NJ; and Timothy X. Moore of Washington, DC. They are also survived by thirteen (13) grandchildren and twenty (20) great-grandchildren.

Lineage

During the

, Moore was proud to have two sons and two sons-in-law serving on active duty in the

. His oldest son, Commander Frederick T. Moore III,

-Ret, graduated from the Aviation Officers Candidate School (AOCS) in Pensacola in November 1968. Upon receiving his

Wings in July 1969, he was a flight instructor in Pensacola. Commander Moore took leave from the Navy, was ordained a

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priest in August 1975 and re-entered the Navy as a

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. Of his numerous assignments, two included Chaplain - ''Saratoga'' and Chaplain -

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. After twenty years of service, Commander Moore retired in 1993. His second oldest son, Lieutenant Michael D. Moore, USNR-Ret, graduated from the Aviation Officers Candidate School (AOCS) in Pensacola in December 1966. After primary flight training, Lieutenant Moore operated off based at the

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and

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, RI. Moore's first son-in-law, Lieutenant Commander D. Michael Ferrell, USNR-Ret, graduated from the

in June 1968. Lieutenant Commander Ferrell served on several surface Navy vessels on the East and West coasts, including and and was a Naval Aide at

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. His second son-in-law, Commander Kevin Moore,

-Ret, graduated from the

in June 1968. He served a first tour in jet fighters (

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), deploying to

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for two deployments on board . During Commander Moore's second deployment in 1972, considerable combat time was spent over

. He was forced to eject once and also shot down an enemy aircraft over North Vietnam. He attended

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in Monterey, California earning a master's degree, served squadron duty on board , and taught at the US Naval Academy in 1979–1980. From 1981 to 1983, Commander Moore was assigned to

, VA as part of the commissioning crew for the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, . After twenty years of service in the Navy, Commander Kevin Moore retired in 1988.

Awards

After World War II, Moore was cited for his leadership and bravery as CO of Air Group 35. “For outstanding service in that capacity, Lieutenant Commander Moore was awarded the

with combat” V" and the

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with three Gold

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s in lieu of three additional Air Medals.”

: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct, as Commanding Officer of an Air Group operation against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from March 15 to November 18, 1944. Inculcating in the pilots of his group his own indomitable fighting spirit, Lieutenant Commander Moore directed the operations of his command with brilliant tactical skill and resourceful initiative, maintaining his unit at the peak of battle efficiency and striking repeated blows at Japanese strength in the enemy-held islands of Palau, New Guinea, the Marianas, Halmahera and Leyte, to inflict devastating loss and destruction upon a ruthless and fanatic enemy despite savage opposition. An inspiring leader, he by his outstanding executive ability, decisive judgment and relentless determination in the face of tremendous odds, contributed materially to the success of our powerful aerial offensive in the strategic areas..." Gold

in lieu of the Second

. Moore received a second Legion of Merit for meritorious conduct as the Chief of Staff for the Commander of Naval Air Training from November 1965 to July 1969 directing the training operations at 22 naval air stations throughout the United States and being liaison officer with 13 commercial airports during the Viet Nam War.

"For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as Commander Air Group, THIRTY FIVE in action against enemy Japanese forces at Pagan Island, on June 22, 1944. A fearless and aggressive leader, Lieutenant Commander Moore repeatedly braved enemy antiaircraft fire to lead a series of vigorous attacks against hostile shipping and installations contributing to the success of his flight in burning three Japanese cargo vessels and in damaging personnel and positions. This action contributed materially to the support of our forces at Saipan Island. By his courage and expert airmanship, Lieutenant Commander Moore upheld the highest traditions of the United States Service” Gold

in lieu of second

: "For meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as Commander Air Group THIRTY-FIVE in combat operations against the enemy in the Marianas Islands, from June 23 to August 1, 1944. By his initiative, leadership and outstanding ability he discharged his duties as Air Group Commander with exceptional merit. While acting as Air Coordinator at Guam, his skill and determination on more than one occasion resulted in the severe loss to the enemy and greatly aided the advance of our troops toward important objectives. His actions contributed materially to the success of this operation and his conduct was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of naval service."Citation -

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- Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet - Chester W. Nimitz, Admiral, U.S. Navy - U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Wash, DC Gold

in lieu of Third

: "For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron ONE, attached to the , during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific WAR Area t Tarawafrom November 20 to 22, 1943. Completing his fifth mission during this period, Commander (then Lieutenant) Moore contributed materially to the infliction of damage to the enemy. His airmanship, courage and devotion to duty in the face of hostile antiaircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of United States Naval Service."Citation -

- For the president, John L. Sullivan - Secretary of the Navy - U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Wash, DC Gold

in lieu of Fourth

: "For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron ONE, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific WAR Area ilbert and Marshall Islandsfrom November 22, 1943 to January 12, 1944. Completing his tenth mission during this period, Commander (then Lieutenant) Moore contributed materially to the infliction of damage to the enemy. His airmanship, courage and devotion to duty in the face of hostile antiaircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of United States Naval Service." He also received a Letter of Commendation with authorization to wear the

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and Combat "V" and is entitled to the ribbon for, and a facsimile of the Navy Unit Commendation awarded to the USS CHENANGO. In addition to the

with Combat "V” and one Gold Star, the

with three Gold Stars, the

with Combat "V" and the

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Ribbon, Moore has the

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with one silver star and one bronze star (six operations); the

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; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; the

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; the

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, Europe Clasp; the

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; and the

Philippine Liberation Ribbon The Philippine Liberation Medal is a military award of the Republic of the Philippines which was created by an order of Commonwealth Army of the Philippines Headquarters on 20 December 1944, and was issued as the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. The d ...

Wings *

with

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for Valor with one gold

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with three gold

s *

with Combat "V" *

with one silver

and one bronze award star * American Campaign Medal ribbon

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal * World War II Victory Medal ribbon

Philippine Liberation Medal The Philippine Liberation Medal is a military award of the Republic of the Philippines which was created by an order of Commonwealth Army of the Philippines Headquarters on 20 December 1944, and was issued as the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. The d ...

References

External links

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Captain Frederick T. Moore - USS ''Saratoga'' (CV-60)

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