The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance Corporal Daniel Crawl, Jr. (MCSN: 2178449), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as an Ammunition Technician with Force Logistic Support Unit, Force Logistic Support Group Alpha, Force Logistic Command, in connection with operations against insurgent Communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On 3 September 1967, the Dong Ha Combat Base came under a heavy enemy artillery attack and several rounds impacted in the Ammunition Supply Point containing 18,000 tons of ordnance, which resulted in large secondary explosions, scattering fragments and sensitized ordnance over a wide area. Although trapped in a bunker in the hazardous area, Lance Corporal Crawl, realizing the seriousness of the situation, left the relative safety of the bunker and guided several of the dazed Marines to safety. Upon arriving at the aid station, he observed that all members of the Ammunition Platoon were not accounted for. Accompanied by another Marine, he unhesitatingly returned to the dangerous area to search for the trapped Marines. Despite fragmentation wounds received from exploding ordnance, he resolutely continued his search, located more of his comrades and led them to safety. Informed that additional personnel were still in the hazardous area, Lance Corporal Crawl, ignoring his painful injuries, fearlessly reentered the Ammunition Supply Point for the second time and successfully returned with the remaining members of the platoon. His heroic actions and selfless concern for the welfare of his fellow Marines were an inspiration to all who observed him and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades. By his courage, unfaltering determination and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lance Corporal Crawl upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.