The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Dale B. Mehlhorn (MCSN: 1107631), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 July 1951. Although he was painfully wounded when his platoon was ambushed by a strong hostile force while advancing on a reconnaissance mission near Yanggu, Corporal Mehlhorn steadfastly remained in an exposed position and directed intense accurate fire at the enemy. Successful in killing three of the enemy and wounding several others before he himself was struck by a burst of hostile fire and mortally wounded, Corporal Mehlhorn, by his courageous fighting spirit and heroic devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.