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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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Division:

    Submarine Detachment

    Action Date:

    January 1 – April 10, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (May 1943)

    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.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain’s Mate Second Class

    Regiment:

    Squalus Salvage Unit

    Division:

    U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2)

    Action Date:

    May 23, 1939
    Bureau of Navigation Bulletin 278 (February 10, 1940)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Floyd M. Symons, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a diver during the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the U.S.S. SQUALUS on 23 May 1939. Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Floyd Symons’ courage and devotion to duty in making repeated dangerous dives during the most difficult diving conditions characterizes conduct far above and beyond the call of duty. (Advanced one grade in rating without examination.)