The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Dana E. Linden, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving aboard the PC-487, during World War II. After his ship attacked and twice rammed a hostile submarine, sending her to the bottom, Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Linden took charge of a damage-control party and attempted to stop the flow of water through holes in the hull. He worked desperately in one compartment in waist-deep water, with the sea continuing to rise, until ordered to leave by his superior officer. He then assisted in closing off that compartment and shoring the adjacent bulkheads. 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.