The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Daniel J. Heller (ASN: 12059533), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily during the period from March through August 1943. When our forward units were focused to withdraw during an enemy tank attack, Corporal Heller received permission to remain at his undefended observation post as radio operator to maintain communications and assist in conducting fire on enemy tanks. The exceptional courage and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Heller inspired those about him and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade [then Private] Daniel J. Heller (ASN: 12059533), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. Throughout a heavy enemy artillery bombardment, Corporal Heller, although exposed to the enemy, operated a radio from a forward observation post, thereby enabling the direction of such accurate fire upon the enemy as to compel their rapid withdrawal. 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 and the United States Army.