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. Pearson (ASN: 38151557), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 February 1945. Sergeant Pearson was commander of a tank which was struck by an enemy bazooka fire. Sergeant Pearson, his gunner and his cannoneer were wounded. Without regard for his own safety and although seriously wounded himself, Sergeant Pearson moved 1500 yards under intense small arms and artillery fire to secure medical aid for his more seriously wounded gunner. He insisted on returning to the tank with the medical aid men, but his injuries were so severe he himself had to be evacuated immediately. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflected great credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States.