The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Daniel Wills (MCSN: 0-56035), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 13 January 1953. When the unit he was leading in a night raid on a strongly defended enemy hill position was subjected to intense hostile small arms and grenade fire while approaching the line of departure, Second Lieutenant Wills immediately called in friendly mortar fire and fearlessly led his assault squads through the enemy fire to the objective. Although painfully wounded during the action and unable to carry on in command, he instructed his platoon sergeant to take charge of the unit and continued to give words of encouragement and advice to his subordinates, refusing evacuation until all other casualties had been removed from the area. By his outstanding courage, marked fortitude and indomitable fighting spirit, Second Lieutenant Wills served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.