The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Daniel Thomas Mahoney (ASN: 0-2200438), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy near Yongdong, Korea, on 24 July 1950. During the early morning dawn, Lieutenant Mahoney’s platoon was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force. Without regard for personal safety although continually under intense enemy fire, he went from one squad to another which were located on three different peaks, giving encouragement and directing their action against the enemy. He slowed the enemy action at one squad position by personally throwing hand grenades at the enemy. When almost completely surrounded, Lieutenant Mahoney withdrew his platoon to the next hill where the enemy was stopped in their advance, and heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. Lieutenant Mahoney’s courageous acts and superior leadership was responsible for a minimum of casualties in his platoon and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.