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 First Lieutenant Yong Kuk Kim, Republic of Korea Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 32d Regiment, 2d Republic of Korea Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Kumwha-Kun, Korea. On the night of 1 – 2 September 1951, his company was defending a critically important hill on the division outpost line. At 2000 hours, after a devastating artillery and mortar barrage, the enemy penetrated friendly positions and Lieutenant Kim’s company was reduced to six effectives. Refusing to withdraw, Lieutenant Kim retained the key point of the hill until reinforcements arrived. The undaunted commander again led a counterattack which drove the enemy from the hill. Lieutenant Kim was killed as the action ended. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Kim on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.