The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Floyd T. Barton, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Battery C, 21st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 25th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Yongdungp’o, Korea, on 14 February 1951. On that date, Sergeant Barton’s half-track was suddenly attacked by a hostile patrol which was attempting to cross the Han River. Although the initial onslaught forced the entire crew to take cover, he and the driver made their way back through enemy lines to recover the vehicle. Quickly mounting the machine gun turret as the driver mounted the cab, he delivered a steady stream of deadly fire to inflict numerous casualties on the surrounding foe and drive the remainder into disorderly retreat. Sergeant Barton’s courageous leadership and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.