The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Floyd J. Burr (ASN: 36875638), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 3 March 1945, in the vicinity of Neunkirch, France. When the combat patrol encountered an enemy mine field and aid was needed, Technician Fifth Grade Burr volunteered to go to their assistance. Despite heavy enemy fire he made his way to the wounded. After stopping the bleeding of one of the wounded by use of his own belt for a tourniquet, he was assisting the wounded man on the litter when he stepped on a mine, resulting in the loss of his leg and a fracture of the skill. The gallant action and outstanding devotion to duty of Technician Fifth Grade Burr reflect the highest credit upon himself and upon the Armed Forces of the United States.