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 Woodrow McKinnon (ASN: RA-14329081), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 21st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 25th Infantry Division, in action near Yori, Korea, on the night of 24 – 25 April 1951. On that date, hostile forces launched a strong attack near Yori, Korea, and isolated Sergeant McKinnon’s half-track from the remainder of the unit. Although most of his crew had been wounded he continued to direct a deadly concentration of fire on the encircling foe. Despite repeated hostile attempts to overrun the position, he conducted a spirited defense to enable the infantry elements to displace to a new defense line with minimum casualties. Sergeant McKinnon’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.