The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Daniel J. Sullivan (MCSN: 564253), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 September 1950. Unhesitatingly assuming command of his squad after all noncommissioned officers had become casualties, Private First Class Sullivan courageously led the assault on a well defended enemy-held ridge. Although suffering extreme pain and loss of blood from a wound sustained in action, he resolutely continued to direct and control the squad’s fire against three hostile machine guns until, wounded a second time, his evacuation was necessitated. By his daring initiative, aggressive determination and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy opposition, Private First Class Sullivan upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.