The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant First Class David R. McDaris, United States Army, for meritorious service from 19 March 2003 to 28 February 2004 during combat operations while serving as a Noncommissioned Officer for the Division Medical Operations Center, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Iraq. Sergeant First Class McDaris’ actions during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM contributed enormously to the success of the Division operations as the Screaming Eagles liberated three major cities and cleared South Baghdad, Mosul, and Haditha, covering over 1,200 kilometers in the course of the campaign. Sergeant First Class McDaris’ professionalism and commitment to excellence reflect great credit on him, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.