KIA Saipan
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Daniel T. Smith (MCSN: 457163), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, during our landing operations on D-Day, on the enemy Japanese-held Island of Saipan, in the Marianas Group, 15 June 1944. After a tank of his platoon had been loaded on the port side of an LCM, causing a dangerous list to the vessel, Sergeant Smith promptly volunteered to accompany other members of the crew to the starboard in a valiant attempt to upright the craft and prevent it from capsizing before reaching shore. Assuming an exposed position on the lighter's gunwale despite a fierce barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire emanating from the beach, he steadfastly continued his determined efforts until a hostile shell struck the vessel setting it afire and instantly killing the crew on the starboard side of the lighter. His daring initiative, great personal valor and cool courage in the face of grave peril reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Smith and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 12047 (January 23, 1945)
Action Date: June 15, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Sergeant
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Daniel T. Smith (MCSN: 457163), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, during our landing operations on D-Day, on the enemy Japanese-held Island of Saipan, in the Marianas Group, 15 June 1944. After a tank of his platoon had been loaded on the port side of an LCM, causing a dangerous list to the vessel, Sergeant Smith promptly volunteered to accompany other members of the crew to the starboard in a valiant attempt to upright the craft and prevent it from capsizing before reaching shore. Assuming an exposed position on the lighter's gunwale despite a fierce barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire emanating from the beach, he steadfastly continued his determined efforts until a hostile shell struck the vessel setting it afire and instantly killing the crew on the starboard side of the lighter. His daring initiative, great personal valor and cool courage in the face of grave peril reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Smith and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 12047 (January 23, 1945)
Action Date: June 15, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Sergeant
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
KIA Saipan
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Daniel T. Smith (MCSN: 457163), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, during our landing operations on D-Day, on the enemy Japanese-held Island of Saipan, in the Marianas Group, 15 June 1944. After a tank of his platoon had been loaded on the port side of an LCM, causing a dangerous list to the vessel, Sergeant Smith promptly volunteered to accompany other members of the crew to the starboard in a valiant attempt to upright the craft and prevent it from capsizing before reaching shore. Assuming an exposed position on the lighter's gunwale despite a fierce barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire emanating from the beach, he steadfastly continued his determined efforts until a hostile shell struck the vessel setting it afire and instantly killing the crew on the starboard side of the lighter. His daring initiative, great personal valor and cool courage in the face of grave peril reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Smith and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 12047 (January 23, 1945)
Action Date: June 15, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Sergeant
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Daniel T. Smith (MCSN: 457163), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Fourth Tank Battalion, FOURTH Marine Division, during our landing operations on D-Day, on the enemy Japanese-held Island of Saipan, in the Marianas Group, 15 June 1944. After a tank of his platoon had been loaded on the port side of an LCM, causing a dangerous list to the vessel, Sergeant Smith promptly volunteered to accompany other members of the crew to the starboard in a valiant attempt to upright the craft and prevent it from capsizing before reaching shore. Assuming an exposed position on the lighter's gunwale despite a fierce barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire emanating from the beach, he steadfastly continued his determined efforts until a hostile shell struck the vessel setting it afire and instantly killing the crew on the starboard side of the lighter. His daring initiative, great personal valor and cool courage in the face of grave peril reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Smith and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 12047 (January 23, 1945)
Action Date: June 15, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Sergeant
Battalion: 4th Tank Battalion
Division: 4th Marine Division
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