The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Floyd R. Wilson (ASN: ER-36636462), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date, during an assault on well-fortified enemy positions, Company K encountered heavy enemy resistance of small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire. Sergeant Wilson, with complete disregard for his personal safety, led his platoon in an assault on enemy positions, continually exposing himself to intense enemy fire while directing his men. During this action, Sergeant Wilson was painfully wounded but remained with his men giving words of encouragement and inspiring confidence in them. He was wounded again by enemy fire but still refused to leave until all other wounded members of his platoon were evacuated and he was assured that the platoon was under capable leadership. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership demonstrated by Sergeant Wilson reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.