The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Daniel James Marini (MCSN: 0-286221), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action with operations against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in Korea, on 13 September 1951. Serving as Commander of a Rifle Platoon, First Lieutenant Marini displayed outstanding courage and professional skill in leading his platoon in the attack of a series of heavily fortified and strongly defended enemy hill positions. Disregarding at all times his own personal safety in the face of devastatingly accurate enemy fire, he expertly maneuvered his squads in the attack, seizing the base of the company objective. While plans were being formulated for the attack of the main portion of the objective, he skillfully deployed his men in the defense, and then, on order, he pressed forward in the attack once again, despite the handicap of increasing darkness. His coolness under enemy fire and unswerving devotion so inspired his men that they swept irresistibly forward and overran the critical terrain. First Lieutenant Marini’s heroic leadership, determined effort, and impressive dedication to duty reflected great credit upon himself an were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.