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 Kum Suk Shin, Republic of Korea Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations Command in the area of “M-1 Hill” in Korea on 19 June 1953. After several attempts to recapture this important outpost had failed due to stubborn enemy resistance, Captain Shin personally set out at the head of two squads at 0300 hours in another attempt to accomplish his unit’s mission of retaking “M-1 Hill”. Proceeding up the hill, they encountered heavy enemy machine gun fire which grew progressively more intense. As they neared the crest, their advance was momentarily halted by an enemy heavy machine gun fire that was particularly damaging. Carefully observing and studying the situation, Captain Shin sent one squad to neutralize this heavy machine gun while he encircled the machine gun bunker and advanced from the flank. Upon reaching the position, he immediately joined his men whom he found already engaged in hand to hand combat with the enemy. Despite the fact that he was wounded in the foot by an exploding enemy grenade, he rushed the machine gun bunker from which the grenade had been thrown. As the enemy attempted to flee, Captain Shin threw a hand grenade into their midst and the exploding grenade resulted in the death of two of the enemy and led to the capture of a third. The courageous and inspiring leadership demonstrated by Captain Shin contributed greatly in the successful accomplishment of his unit’s mission and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.