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 J. Wilson (ASN: US-55072929), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Kumsong, Korea, on 20 October 1951. His company had the mission of attacking and securing two enemy-held objectives. The attack had succeeded to the extent of forcing back the enemy some 50 yards when the hostile forces suddenly initiated a savage counterattack, deploying intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. Despite this heavy fire, Private Wilson moved his machine gun to an exposed position from which he could observe enemy movements, and began firing. He succeeded in knocking out two enemy machine gun positions and maintained such devastatingly accurate fire that he killed or wounded an estimated 20 enemy soldiers. His highly effective fire robbed the enemy masses of their potential power and forced them to withdraw in confusion. As a result, the friendly unit was able to resume its assault and complete the mission with outstanding success. Private Wilson’s courageous action, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty reflects the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.