The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Floyd H. Kaechele (ASN: 20724764), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 11 November 1944. Although presenting an easy target for snipers, and exposing themselves to heavy fire, Sergeant Kaechele and a companion left the cover of a building in ****, rushed along a street for a distance of fifty yards and fired several rounds of bazooka ammunition into a Mark IV Tank which was retarding the advance of a supporting company. This dashing act forced the German crew to abandon their tank and surrender to Sergeant Kaechele and hic comrade. Sergeant Kaechele was killed in a later engagement. His outstanding display of resourcefulness and bravery is characteristic of the best traditions of the Army and honor his character and training as a soldier.