The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Daniel V. Gallery, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of an Atlantic Fleet anti-submarine task group during World War II. Captain Gallery maintained the group in a constant state of preparedness and skillfully utilized every available method of attack. He enabled his efficient, highly trained command to achieve unparalleled success against the enemy.