The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Dale Daniel Thomas, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in Vietnam, on 30 July 1964. As a Senior Advisor to a battalion of the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam, Captain Thomas displayed fortitude, professional skill, and perseverance while accompanying the friendly units on a military mission. When the Vietnamese battalion was suddenly ambushed by two hostile battalions, Captain Thomas bravely exposed himself to the gunfire to reorganize the dispersed Vietnamese units. Then, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he moved through open terrain under intense gunfire in an attempt to establish a perimeter defense, to rally the troops, and to encourage them to defend their homeland. Although the elements were subjected to an overwhelming onslaught, he tried to stabilize the defense actions of the units he was advising and continued his courageous efforts until mortally wounded. Captain Thomas’ conspicuous gallantry is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.