Daniel J. Cobb III

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Daniel J. Cobb, III (0-85599), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 6th Marines, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December 22, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Cobb upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.