The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Chaplain’s Corps) Joseph Aloysius Dunne (ASN: 0-43200), United States Army, for gallantry In action against the enemy while serving as a Chaplain with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy during a parachute jump behind enemy lines near Munsan-ni, Korea, during the period 23 to 28 March 1951. Despite a heavy barrage of enemy artillery and mortar fire, Chaplain Dunne moved about the area assisting both jump and battle casualties. The following day, Chaplain Dunne walked into an uncharted mine field to administer last rites to a man who was dying after having stepped on a land mine. On 28 March, upon being informed that the 3d Battalion of the team was under heavy counterattack, Chaplain Dunne immediately moved toward the sector of the heaviest fighting to render aid and comfort to the wounded. En route, Chaplain Dunne was seriously wounded when he stepped on a mine. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Dunne, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.