For Distinguishing Themselve's by heroic action aboard a slow-tow echelon from Leyte to Zamboanga in the Philippine Islands early in March 1945. On three occasions, heavy seas parted the tow lines between the tug and invaluable floating equipment destined for an advanced PT base. On each occasion it was found impossible to launch a small boat from the tug to retrieve the tow. However, with utter dis-regard for personal safety, Miller and Moore voluntarily secured lines about their waist and swam through rough seas three times to secure it, thus enabling all equipment sent on this convoy to arrive safely at its destination. These acts of valor contributed greatly to the successful operations of Motor Torpedo Boats in the Zamboanga area, and were in accordance with the higest traditions of the Navy of the United States.