Donald JOSEPH Rion

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Donald Joseph Rion (7747310), Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Rion distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 10 December 1966 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company M, Third Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD 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.