(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Floyd Arthur Arvin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in Sicily, in August 1943. Private First Class Arvin, an Army Engineer, drove a “duck” loaded with ammunition through enemy fire to an American infantry post which was three-quarters surrounded and running short of ammunition, near Capo Orlando, during the Sicilian campaign. His “duck” was hit by enemy shellfire and sank, and Private First Class Arvin had to swim ashore. Private First Class Arvin’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.