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Pvt Bert J. Moyer enlisted in Clarksburg, West Virginia on 16 October 1943.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal. The citation cited: For gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Airborne Division. On 22 December 1944, while his platoon was holding a town in the defenses around Bastogne, Belgium, several wounded men from friendly armored forces were observed to the front struggling to make their way back to the friendly lines. Private Moyer and four comrades were sent to help them. While his group was advancing forward, six of the enemy appeared from nearby woods and moved to a position from where they could cut off the returning wounded. Observing this enemy action, Private Moyer worked his way forward to a concealed position and waited until the enemy were almost upon him. He then opened fire but his rifle jammed several times. Despite this, he killed two of the enemy, wounded two and captured the remaining two. Through the courage, tenacity of purpose, and aggressiveness of Private Moyer the entire group of wounded men were able to return to the safety of friendly lines.

He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Champigneul, France.