Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    1st Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    June 3, 1951

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Jack M. Kennedy (MCSN: 384702), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company D, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 June 1951. Observing that leading elements of the platoon were pinned down by intense and accurate hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire, Sergeant Kennedy skillfully led his squad in a flanking movement, placing heavy fire on the enemy position. When his unit was subjected to withering hostile automatic weapons fire from two well-concealed bunkers, he directed his men to take cover and place fire upon the enemy. A brave and inspiring leader, he then led a fire team in a vicious assault against the hostile bunkers, neutralizing them by throwing hand grenades into the apertures. By his outstanding courage, resolute determination and aggressive fighting spirit, Sergeant Kennedy contributed materially to the success of his company and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.