The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Floyd Cummings (MCSN: 0-7181), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (VMSB-133), Marine Aircraft Group TWENTY-FOUR in action against enemy Japanese forces over Nichols Field, Luzon, Philippine Islands on 12 February 1945. Withdrawing from an air attack over Manila when he received an emergency call from ground forces pinned down by enemy fire from a hangar on Nichols Field, Major Cummins led his fight in determined low level bombing runs despite intense antiaircraft fire to destroy the enemy stronghold, thereby enabling the troops to advance and reach the objective. In addition, he contributed to the success of the squadron through his work as Air Coordinator. His leadership, initiative and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.