The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Machinist’s Mate Daniel H. Shepherd, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while attached to the U.S.S. COLE (DD-155) during the assault on and occupation of French Morocco from 8 November 1942 to 11 November 1942. When the U.S.S. DALLAS ploughed up the shallow Sebou River in the assault on Port Lyautey, French Morocco, Chief Machinist’s Mate Shepherd displayed great courage under fire when his ship had to cross a treacherous bar and then ram her way through a steel cable boom. Through keen initiative, he kept the main engines of the ship at a high degree of efficiency, thereby contributing to the success of the mission. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.