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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    October 29 – November 3, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 99 (December 19, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Floyd Felix (ASN: 15055834), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 1st Armored Division, from 29 October 1944 to 3 November 1944, on Hill 721, Torre de Nerone, Italy. During this period, Private First Class Felix, a Medical Aidman attached to Company B of an armored infantry battalion, exposed himself many times to both machine gun, artillery, and mortar fire above and beyond the call of duty. Despite this heavy enemy fire, Private First Class Felix remained forward, rendering first aid to the wounded and evacuating them to safer positions. On one occasion, Private First Class Felix was deprived of the assistance of the only other aid man present when his legs were pinned down by fallen debris. This, however, did not deter him in taking care of the many casualties inflicted on the company that day. He accomplished his task in spite of a severe concentrated enemy artillery barrage, including direct fire from at least one self-propelled gun. The courage, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty displayed by Private First Class Felix reflects the finest traditions of the armed forces and is worthy of the highest praise.