The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Daniel B. McClenney, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Rifleman, Kilo Company, Third Battalion, Sixth Marines, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 24 June 2004. Private First Class McClenney’s fire team was part of an ongoing operation to locate and disarm enemy militia in the Konar Province of Afghanistan. While on patrol, Private First Class McClenney’s fire team came under intense enemy fire from two different ambush positions. The ambush was intended to support a much larger attack, targeting Marines and other Coalition forces at Firebase Naray. The enemy would have dealt a detrimental blow to Coalition forces had Private First Class McClenney’s fire team not reacted in a quick and decisive manner. Private First Class McClenney continued to engage the enemy despite being wounded on the initial burst of enemy fire. After his team leader was killed, he took over radio communications and gave constant situation reports to the firebases and quick reaction force for 30 minutes. Private First Class McClenney aggressively exchanged fire with the enemy while simultaneously requesting medical evacuation for his entire team. With a severe wound to the abdomen and a broken arm, Private First Class McClenney displayed an indomitable fighting spirit as he fought hand-to-hand, until he was mortally wounded. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Private First Class McClenney reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.