The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Dan W. Rivers (ASN: RA-14346751), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 4 October 1951, near Mago-ri, Korea. During an attack on a hill which was defended by a numerically superior enemy force, the platoon leader was wounded and Sergeant Rivers immediately assumed command. Shortly thereafter, the platoon was subjected to intense hostile automatic weapons fire from both flanks which temporarily stopped the advance. Completely ignoring the great danger, Sergeant Rivers ran forward, shouting encouragement and rallying his men to continue the attack. Observing three hostile soldiers in a nearby bunker, he fearlessly charged it firing his rifle and throwing grenades. On reaching the emplacement, he jumped in and killed the occupants. Sergeant Rivers continued to lead the attack until wounded by enemy mortar fire and then refused evacuation until ordered by his company commander. Sergeant Rivers’ gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.