The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Daniel J. Zarrilli (ASN: 32407660), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 20 February 1945 in Germany. On that date, while evacuating casualties from Enzen, Germany, over mined roads to a collection station, Technician Fifth Grade Zarrilli, an ambulance driver, with full knowledge of the great risk involved, carefully maneuvered past a burning tank second prior to the tank’s explosion. Later that night, while following an ammunition truck over the dangerous route, an exploding mine detonated the load of ammunition. Disregarding the personal risk, Technician Fifth Grade Zarrilli gave aid to the wounded men near the still exploding truck and continued with his mission of evacuating casualties. His courage, bravery, and sincere devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.