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Daniel Filburn graduated from Connellsville High School and worked at the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation.

He joined the National Guard in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on 17 February 1941 and was sent overseas in October 1943.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal. The citation cited: On 20 and 21 December, Lt Filburn distinguished himself by outstanding leadership and intrepidity in the defense of a vital sector near **** against fierce attacks by two companies of German SS troops. The enemy attack commenced almost immediately after Lieutenant Filburn's platoon had taken up defensive positions in a wooded area. Although the Germans were advantageously situated on a hill four hundred and fifty yards to the north and were directing large concentrations of artillery against the defending Americans, Lt Filburn succeeded in repelling the assault, moving freely among his men as he directed the defense. During the engagement, he was sent out to search for supporting armor, located a tank and led it into position even though he was himself exposed to the full fury of enemy fire. He then directed his unit in preparing a trap for the German companies and succeeded in destroying the entire enemy force although it out-numbered his group two-to-one. Lt Filburn's valiant deeds contributed immeasurably to the success of his organization and are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.