Daniel Gellert not only has the rare distinction of earning two Silver Stars in the War on Terrorism, but is further distinct for having earned a Silver Star in both theaters: his first in Afghanistan and his second in Iraq.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Master SergeantAction Date:
War on Terrorism
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Daniel M. Gellert, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in Iraq. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Sergeant First ClassAction Date:
War on Terrorism
DoD Valor Database – valor.defense.gov(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Gellert, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.