(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral John William Kime, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 31 May 1990 to 1 June 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Kime culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.