The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Wilson J. McKee (ASN: 0-389352), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Hwachon, Korea, on 29 May 1951. On this date, Company K was engaged in heavy combat with a counterattacking numerically superior enemy force. During the action, Captain McKee exposed himself to the intense enemy fire to direct the actions of his men and to insure a continuous supply of ammunition. While engaged thusly, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy shell. Although in great pain, he refused evacuation and with disregard for his personal safety, continued his dangerous task until the company repulsed the enemy attack. The gallantry displayed by Captain McKee reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.