The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Ensign Floyd M. Symons, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while attached to the Submarine Detachment, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippine Islands, during the period 1 January to 10 April 1942. Ensign Symons risked his life on numerous occasions to carry out vital missions during the prolonged siege of Corregidor and the subsequent evacuation of personnel from that hazardous area. Ensign Symons’ gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Floyd M. Symons, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while attached to the Minesweeper U.S.S. PIGEON (AM-47), in assisting in the work of towing a submarine to safety and in clearing the docks of the Cavite Navy Yard of naval vessels and yard craft during a Japanese aerial attack on 10 December 1951. Ensign Symons’ gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.