The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant Dale E. Hall (ASN: RA-16339261), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, (attached to Company E), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 September 1951 in the vicinity of Hanjon-ni, Korea. On this date during a fierce battle with a fanatical enemy force, many casualties were inflicted upon friendly troops. Sergeant Hall, a medical aid man, disregarding his own safety, exposed himself to hostile fire to administer aid to his wounded comrades and assisted in evacuating them to positions of safety. Amidst a heavy concentration of enemy fire, Sergeant Hall was painfully wounded but refused to be evacuated. Instead, he continued with his duties and when all the men in his unit had been cared for, Sergeant Hall assisted in treating men from adjoining units. Only after everyone had been cared for did he permit his own wounds to be treated. His actions were directly responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Hall on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Dale E. Hall (ASN: RA-16339261), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 24 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kongol, Korea. On that date Company E was attacking a numerically superior enemy force. In the first phase of the attack an officer and several other men were wounded. Private Hall, a medical aidman attached to Company E, immediately with complete disregard for the intense volume of enemy fire crawled forward and gave first aid to the wounded men. He then gave the protective cover of his own body to the wounded officer while administering first aid. The heroic action of Private Hall was an inspiration to all who witnessed his deed. The undaunted courage and sustained devotion to duty of Private Hall reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.