The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunner’s Mate Third Class David Martin Allen (NSN: 3558102), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 8 December 1941 while serving on the U.S.S. PENGUIN (AM-33) in Guam, in maintaining a high rate of fire from the .50 caliber Anti-Aircraft Battery against attacking Japanese planes in the face of constant bombing and strafing, contributing to the downing of one plane, although badly wounded himself.. His indomitable fighting spirit and tenacious devotion to duty in the face of grave peril were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.