* Interesting Notes:
LTC Moore is the only known AMEDD recipient of the Bronze Star with “V” device during Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada
* Denotes Posthumous Award
MOORE, JAMES F.
Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Date of Action: 25 to 27 October 1983
Citation Narrative Needed:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy is awarded to Lieutenant Colonel James F. Moore, Medical Service Corps, United States Army distinguished himself for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force from 25 – 27 October 1983 on the island of Grenada. Lieutenant Colonel Moore’s heroic actions and determination in this hazardous situation were in keeping of the finest traditions of the Army Medical Department and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: General Order number 19, Headquarters, Department of the Army, 23 June 1984
ARCOM with "V" Device
* Interesting Notes:
Specialist Howard K. Haislip is the only known AMEDD recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device during Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada
HAISLIP, HOWARD K.
Specialist, Army Medical Department
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 505th Infantry, 82d Airborne Division
Date of Action: 26 October 1983
Citation:
By direction of the Secretary of the Army under the provisions of paragraph 3-18, and paragraph 6-5, AR 600-8-22, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device for heroism is awarded to SPC Howard K. Haislip. For exceptionally heroic actions against a hostile force in the country of Grenada on 26 October 1983. As a Medical Aidman attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 505th Infantry, SP4 Haislip and a contingent of medical personnel came under direct fire by enemy forces and were pinned down near their ambulance. Under continuous enemy fire, SP4 Haislip, without regard for his own personal safety, broke cover to retrieve a CEOI from his vehicle. SP4 Haislip then returned to his vehicle under enemy fire and positioned it to shield his fellow troopers facilitating their withdrawal from the kill zone. SP4 Haislip’s performance under enemy fire is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne and reflect great credit upon him, the 82d Airborne Division and the United States Army.
General Orders: Permanent Order number 14-66, Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 25 January 1984
