The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Dale Zimmermann (MCSN: 1196730), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as an Assistant Machine Gunner of Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 19 February 1952. When the platoon was subjected to a surprise night attack which brought the enemy into friendly positions, Private First Class Zimmermann bravely exposed himself to intense hostile fire and aggressively fired his weapon in an attempt to drive off the hostile force, killing one and wounding two of the enemy before all his ammunition was expended. Using his carbine as a club, he charged and successfully dispersed the remainder of the enemy. After alerting the other units, he moved to the area where friendly positions had been overrun, aided a fellow gunner in replacing a disabled machine gun and delivered extremely accurate counterfire to drive of the last of the hostile force. By his outstanding courage, indomitable fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty, Private First Class Zimmermann served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.