Donald E. Counce

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Donald E. Counce, Hospitalman, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospitalman Counce distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 28 February 1966 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.