The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Floyd R. Martin (ASN: 0-299916), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Waegwan, Korea, on 19 September 1950. Serving as Executive Officer during the assault crossing of the Naktong River, he displayed conspicuous gallantry in the midst of heavy artillery, mortar and small arms fire. When the supply route became clogged he left the battalion command post and with utter disregard for his own safety directed the flow of supplies from a forward position under direct enemy fire. Although wounded in this action he continued to direct the river crossing activities aiding materially in accomplishing his battalion’s mission. Major Martin’s heroic example and fearless actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.