The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Derrill McCullough Daniel (ASN: 0-235096), United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in action in Belgium on 21 December 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Derrill McCullough Daniel (ASN: 0-235096), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Schevenhutte, Germany, 19 November 1944. When a numerically superior enemy force supported by intense artillery and mortar fire overran elements of his battalion, Colonel Daniel unhesitatingly proceeded to the besieged forces and gallantly led a successful counterattack upon the foe. Colonel Daniel’s tactical skill and aggressive actions repulsed the Germans and guarded the flanks of adjacent friendly units. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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 Major (Infantry) Derrill McCullough Daniel (ASN: 0-235096), United States Army, for gallantry in action at Djebel Halfa, Tunisia, 28 January 1943. As Battalion Executive Officer of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Major Daniel went forward with Company F, 26th Infantry, to occupy Djebel Halfa, Tunisia, a position two miles in advance of the allied front lines. Under cover of darkness and in spite of enemy patrols, the force moved up and occupied its objective according to plan. The thorough work of Major Daniel in supervising the hazardous mission of outposting Djebel Halfa with Company F, 26th Infantry, in the face of the enemy no doubt allowed the C.T. 26 to break up a strong enemy attack on Tefifila Pass the following morning. His coolness under heavy danger and his gallantry in action were an inspiration to the men and were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Derrill McCullough Daniel (ASN: 0-235096), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1943. Despite numerous enemy patrols, Major Daniel personally supervised the hazardous mission of outposting a company two miles in advance of the Allied lines. His keen military judgment and coolness under grave danger were instrumental in repelling a strong enemy attack. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Derrill McCullough Daniel (ASN: 0-235096), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Mateur, Tunisia, on 23 April 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Derrill McCullough Daniel (ASN: 0-235096), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 12 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.