the Argylls' position, the aircraft attacked Hill 282 in error, the Argylls suffering heavy casualties. Despite this, Muir organised a successful counter-attack on the North Koreans with the twenty or so survivors. Finally, with only fourteen men unwounded, Muir was mortally wounded while firing a 2-inch mortar himself. His last words were: 'Neither the Gooks nor the US Air Force will drive the Argylls off this hill'. His citation noted that: "The effect of [Muir's] splendid leadership on the men was nothing short of amazing and it was entirely due to his magnificent courage and example and the spirit which he imbued in those about him that all wounded were evacuated from the hill, and, as was subsequently discovered, very heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy in the defence of the crest." Burial Initially buried in the Taegu Military Cemetery, his remains were exhumed and transferred to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, Korea, on 14 May 1951. His name is also recorded on his father's headstone at St. Peter's Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey, England. Honours Muir's parents received his Victoria Cross from King George VI on 14 February 1951. He was awarded the following medals, which are displayed at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Stirling Castle, Scotland. The award of the American Distinguished Service Cross to Muir was, like his VC, a posthumous one. References External links Major Kenneth Muir (50980) (detailed action account) History Argylls in Korea 1912 births 1950 deaths Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders officers British recipients of the Victoria Cross Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) British military personnel killed in the Korean War People from Chester People educated at Malvern College British Army personnel of the Korean War British Army personnel of World War II British Army recipients of the Victoria Cross Military personnel from Chester