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Floyd Stone was captured in the action that earned him the Silver Star, as was his platoon leader, James Stone, who was awarded the Medal of Honor. The platoon had 100% casualties and in November 1966 became the first PLATOON in Army history to receive the Presidential Unit Citation.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    November 21 – 22, 1951

    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 64 (February 12, 1952)

    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 L. Stone (ASN: US-55110466), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 21 – 22 November 1951, while serving with the 3d Platoon, Company F, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action near Sonbyok, Korea. The Chinese preceded the attack on Company F’s outpost area with and intense concentration of artillery and mortar fire which cut gaping holes in the barbed wire entanglements around the friendly positions. As the hostile troops assaulted through the breaks in the wire, Private Stone fired with deadly accuracy, taking a heavy toll in dead and wounded. Although wounded himself, Private Stone displayed remarkable courage by remaining at his post and firing his weapon. The Chinese were forced to withdraw without penetrating the friendly perimeter, but a short time later they attacked again, walking through their own mortar and artillery fire in their fanatical determination to capture this friendly position. This time, the enemy assaulted in overwhelming number, overrunning Private Stone’s position. His gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military services.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Korea)

    Action Date:

    November 22, 1951 – August 7, 1953

    Private First Class Floyd L. Stone (ASN: US-55110466), United States Army, was interned as a Prisoner of War during the Korean War after he was captured on 22 November 1951 and was held until his release on 7 August 1953.