The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Donn W. Moling (MCSN: 1066844), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 March 1951. Moving with the leading elements in the assault of a strongly defended enemy hill position, Private First Class Moling courageously exposed himself to withering enemy automatic weapons, mortar and small arms fire to give accurate fire support to the riflemen. When the company had gained a portion of the high ground, he quickly moved his weapon forward and put it into action at the point of the assault platoon, pouring devastating fire on enemy emplacements for 18 hours. When an air strike was called in to assist the attack, he remained in position, although rockets exploded within 20 feet of his position. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Moling served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success of his company in seizing the objective, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.