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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private William M. Floyd (ASN: 2339814), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Les Evaux, France, 13 July 1918. After seeing several patrols fail in the attempt to cross the River Marne, during the night, Private Floyd, with three companions, successfully crossed in broad daylight and in full view of the enemy, remaining in hostile territory throughout the day.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    4th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 13, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), William M. Floyd (ASN: 2339814), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company L, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Private Floyd displayed great courage on a patrol across the Marne near Les Evaux on 13 July 1918. After several unsuccessful attempts to get patrols across the river at night he, with three companions, crossed in broad daylight and remained on the enemy side all day. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]