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 Daniel S. Tarantino (ASN: RA-12266940), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, (attached to Company E), 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 September 1951 in the vicinity of Suim-youn, Korea. On that date Private Tarantino, a member of a heavy machine gun section, was with a unit which was withdrawing to more advantageous positions due to a fierce counterattack by a numerically superior enemy force. During this action Private Tarantino noticed that his section, which was assigned to cover the withdrawal, was running critically low on ammunition. Although his position was under enemy observation and fire he immediately advanced across the fire-swept area to secure the vital ammunition. Undaunted by the risk involved he made repeated trips in an effort to keep the weapon’s crew adequately supplied. In the course of this heroic act he was wounded and evacuated. As a result of his valiant efforts friendly units were able to complete their withdrawal with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Tarantino on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.