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 D. Bjorge (ASN: US-55056826), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On that date Company A spearheaded an attack on a strategic hill defended by a well-entrenched and fanatically determined hostile force. As the unit advanced it was subjected to intense enemy small arms and machine gun fire. Heedless of the devastating hail of hostile fire, Sergeant Bjorge, armed with his rifle and grenades, led his squad in the assault inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. When his unit was forced to withdraw, Sergeant Bjorge voluntarily remained behind and fought a courageous rear guard action. During this action he was painfully wounded but remained in position until his squad had safely withdrawn to defensive positions. In his attempt to rejoin his comrades he noticed a wounded many lying nearby. Disregarding his own wound he immediately went to the aid of his wounded comrade and carried him to safety under the intense hostile fire. His dauntless courage and selfless devotion to duty were an inspiration to the men of his unit. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Bjorge on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.