The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant (MC), [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Daniel W. Clark (NSN: 0-497706), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as a Medical Officer attached to as Marine Infantry Battalion of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), during operations in Korea from 21 October to 3 November 1950. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Clark displayed outstanding professional skill, ability and perseverance while serving as a Doctor in a Battalion Aid Station. On 3 November 1950, when his Battalion was subjected to a fanatical enemy attack by a numerically superior enemy force, he worked unceasingly under direct enemy fire, to aid the many casualties being brought into the Battalion Aid Station. Though the attackers were firing into the Battalion Aid Station, often wounding casualties for the second time, he with complete disregard for his own personal safety, continued to treat the patients in an expeditious and efficient manner when he was painfully wounded in the leg and refused evacuation until the great loss of blood necessitated his evacuation to the Regimental Aid Station. Upon arrival there, and seeing the pressing need for medical attention by his fellow wounded, he forced himself, regardless of his own personal suffering, to assist in the treatment of the wounded. On his knees unable to stand, he administered plasma to the other patients and again refused evacuation until the last of the patients were evacuated the morning of 5 November 1950. By his great personal courage and unselfish service, he materially assisted in saving the lives of many wounded Marines serving as an inspiration for all who observed him. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Clark’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.