Daniel E. Hurd

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Daniel E. Hurd, Captain, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Company Commander with the 2d Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, in Iraq. Captain Hurd distinguished himself by his gallant leadership in helping Coalition Forces to establish a permanent presence in the Euphrates River Valley.