The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Floyd E. Hoskins, United States Navy, for gallantry in action in devising and installing a new electrical hook-up through which power could be restored after his warship had been damaged in a torpedo attack by Japanese forces. Ensign Hoskins worked under extremely difficult and dangerous conditions during the emergency repairs. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.