JOHN S. MCKIM received his DIstinguished Service Cross for action in the vicinity of Kyongan-ni, Korea on 14 February 1951. Seeing his rifle section being overrun, Lieutenant McKim immediately rushed forward, set up and fired a 60mm mortar in an exposed position. Once the ammo was exhausted, he stood erect, completely exposed to the enemy, and hurled hand grenades at them. Throughout this action he shouted directions and encouragement to his men who fought fiercely to repulse the enemy.

Mr. McKim was a life member and had been a member of the Legion of Valor since 1952. He resided in Southern California.