David L. Mcinturff

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to David L. McInturff (0-91629), First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on June 2, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, First Lieutenant McInturff upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.