The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Bienvenido Geniza Dona (NSN: 4680550), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman with the Third Platoon, Company L, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from 15 to 17 January 1966. When his platoon was hit by a withering volume of small arms and automatic weapons fire while conducting a search and clear operation near the village of Phu An during Operation MALLARD on 15 January 1966, Petty Officer Dona ran from his protected position across approximately one hundred meters of fire-swept, open area to aid the casualties. Undeterred by the continuing enemy fire to which he was fully exposed, he calmly and competently administered first aid and assisted in evacuating the wounded Marines. On 17 January 1966, while approaching an area designated for retraction to DaNang, Petty Officer Dona saw a Marine sustain wounds and fall in an open field fully exposed to intense enemy fire. Without hesitation, he again left his protected position and ran through the hostile fire to administer medical treatment and to assist in the evacuation of the wounded Marine. By his valiant efforts throughout, Petty Officer Dona undoubtedly saved several wounded men from death or further injury. His superior professional skill, uncommon concern for others, and unfaltering dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.