16NOV2005: Clearing buildings during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq, LCpl Joshua Mooi found himself engaged in a vicious, close range fight with a sizable enemy force. Maneuvering through town, approximately 21 insurgent fighters engaged his squat with accurate small arms fire and grenades landing at their feet. With multiple members of his squad wounded immediately, LCpl Mooi made every effort to suppress the enemy fighters and move the wounded Marines to cover. Six times over the course of the fight, LCpl Mooi entered the kill zone, fired on enemy positions and assisted his fellow Marines to seek cover. Over and again he stepped forward killing at least four enemy fighters himself and saving the lives of ten Marines. For his brave and courageous act, LCpl Joshua Mooi would be awarded the Navy Cross.

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