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James
D.
Kemp
1918

–

April 17, 1987

Born:

Spring Ranch

, 

Nebraska

Home:

Ronan

, 

Montana

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Kemp transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James D. Kemp , United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kemp and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major James D. Kemp , United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with the 452d and 17th Bombardment Groups, in action during 61 night combat missions over North Korea from 1952 to 1953. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    August 1, 1959 – June 28, 1962
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order G-90 (October 5, 1962)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel James D. Kemp , United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander, 10t5h Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Spangdahlem, Germany, from 1 August 1959 to 28 June 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Kemp and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel General James D. Kemp , United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Kemp and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.