The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Daniel J. Miller (AFSN: AO-2069195), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving as Pilot of an H-5 Rescue Helicopter of Detachment ONE, 3d Air Rescue Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in action against an enemy while rescuing an American pilot forced down behind enemy lines on 15 March 1951. When alerted, Captain Miller was informed that the area in which the downed pilot was located was infected with enemy troops and anti-aircraft batteries. The ceiling was 500 feet. Captain Miller realized his highly vulnerable helicopter would be a perfect target at that low altitude, but without thought for his safety, he immediately proceeded on the rescue mission. The slow-moving helicopter attracted small arms fire while crossing the front lines en route to the crash scene. Despite determined enemy fire, Captain Miller landed and rescued the helpless pilot. Before he cleared the area a fighter escort plane was shot down by the enemy. Without hesitation, Captain Miller attempted a second rescue. However, the pilot was dead. Captain Miller then returned safely to his home base. Captain Miller’s courageous actions reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.