[1][11][12] In September 1938, Ensign Moore joined Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) on board the USS Yorktown (CV-5) operating out of NAS North Island in San Diego, California.

The VF-1 squadron was established in March 1943, operating Grumman F6F Hellcats and was assigned to the United States Pacific Fleet to participate in numerous missions during World War II.

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.

Air Group 35 crippled airfield installations, sank enemy shipping, and hammered harbor facilities on Pagan Island, as well as conducting valuable photographic reconnaissance on Guam.

[1] In June 1944, launching 32 planes in the attack on Pagan Island, Air Group 35 absolutely crippled Japanese airfield installations there, and shot up gun positions and personnel.

At the Battle of Guam (1944), AG35 dropped 74 tons of bombs, destroying many Japanese gun emplacements, troop concentrations, bridges, and truck convoys.

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.

[1][15][16][17] Captain Moore was the eighth commanding officer of USS Saratoga, one of the most powerful 'super carrier' warships in the world at the time, homeported in Mayport, Florida.

Ports visited were: Marseille; Barcelona; Cannes; Naples; Athens; Taranto; Genoa; Istanbul; Palma de Mallorca; Palermo; Venice; Capri; and Gibraltar.

He was convinced that such actions as the Tonkin Gulf assault on North Vietnam and the Cuban Blockade in late 1962, in which Moore commanded Saratoga, had created newborn respect by Russia for US aircraft carrier power.

[21] Moore received a second Legion of Merit 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 Viet Nam War[22] Moore had several great values, including duty, honor, service, compassion and love of family and country.

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.

His oldest son, Commander Frederick T. Moore III, USN-Ret, graduated from the Aviation Officers Candidate School (AOCS) in Pensacola in November 1968.

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 USS Wasp based at the Boston Navy Yard and Quonset Point, RI.

From 1981 to 1983, Commander Moore was assigned to Naval Station Norfolk, VA as part of the commissioning crew for the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson.

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 Award Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit.

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.

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.

"[25] Gold Award Star in lieu of Third Air Medal: "For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron ONE, attached to the USS Nassau (CVE-16), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific WAR Area [at Tarawa] from November 20 to 22, 1943.

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.

"[26] Gold Award Star in lieu of Fourth Air Medal: "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 [Gilbert and Marshall Islands] from November 22, 1943 to January 12, 1944.

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.