The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Master Sergeant Man Soul Kim (1503391), Army of the Republic of Korea, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the Second Platoon, Sixth Company, Eleventh Marine Regiment, First (Republic of Korea) Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at “Outpost Betty”, Korea, on 15 and 16 July 1953. Master Sergeant Kim’s platoon was viciously attacked and came under intense artillery and mortar fire from a battalion-sized enemy force. Instantly recognizing the overwhelming odds, Sergeant Kim led his men into action, directing artillery fire on enemy positions. Despite the heavy artillery fire, hostile troops continued to advance and crept to a critical sector in the outpost’s defense and engaged in close combat. Moving among his men and shouting encouraging, decisive commands, he poured accurate rifle fire into the enemy, killing several; then, leaving the comparative safety of his position, he showered the enemy with grenades, killing six others and dispersing the remainder. Later, when the determined, reorganized foe repeatedly attacked throughout the night, coming within close range of entrenched positions, Sergeant Kim, with unwavering courage and at great risk to his life, met each onslaught in hand-to-hand combat, inflicting heavy losses and eventually thwarting the enemy’s attempt to overrun the position. Sergeant Kim’s inspirational leadership, sustained devotion to duty, and courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the Republic of Korea Army.