The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Donald F. Dolsak (MCSN: 1346826), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Radioman of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 16 – 17 July 1953. When the reconnaissance patrol was ambushed by a numerically superior enemy force far forward of the main line of resistance, Private First Class Dolsak immediately called for mortar fire support and an evacuation team for the wounded. With his patrol leader killed during the fierce encounter, he remained at the position under intense enemy grenade and small-arms fire and, without assistance or guidance, continued to call for and adjust supporting mortar fire which resulted in three determined enemy attacks being repulsed at a time when the patrol’s supply of ammunition was seriously depleted. When hostile soldiers attempted to capture him, he fearlessly engaged the enemy in bitter hand-to-hand combat, striking down one of the enemy with his rifle butt and killing another with gun fire. Although severely wounded, he refused evacuation and continued to operate his radio to inform the company commander of the situation, thereby materially aiding in the relief of the patrol. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous initiative and steadfast devotion to duty, Private First Class Dolsak served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.