Dale D. Larkins

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Dale D. Larkins (9294893), Seaman, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), in action in the Mediterranean Sea on 8 June 1967. Courageously and single-handedly, Seaman Larkins operated Mount 51 and fired on attacking torpedo boats until ordered to cease fire. His aggressiveness and coolness under fire was exceptional inspirational leadership in an hour of awesome peril and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.