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 Floyd D. Adams, Jr. (ASN: US-56147725), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 10 October 1951 in the vicinity of Imokchong, Korea. On this date Private Adams was attached to a friendly unit during its assault on heavily-fortified hostile positions. As the unit advanced it met with determined resistance from the deeply entrenched hostile force. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private Adams administered aid to his wounded comrades under a deadly hail of hostile mortar, automatic weapons, grenade, and small arms fire. Then, running out of bandages, he secured a rifle and joined in the assault. Realizing that all available firepower was needed, Private Adams remained with the unit, fearlessly exposing himself as he engaged the hostile force. During the ensuing action he was seriously wounded but refused to be evacuated until ordered to do so by a superior officer. His dauntless courage and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his comrades, and his invaluable aid to the wounded saved many lives. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Adams reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.