Isaac Kidd graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1942, shortly after his father was killed at Pearl Harbor, earning the Medal of Honor. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
Sponsored by:
Isaac
Campbell
Kidd
, Jr.
August 14, 1919
–
June 27, 1999
Born:
Cleveland
,
Ohio
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Kidd reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
All Hands (September 1966)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Isaac Campbell Kidd, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Assistant and Senior Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations from 10 August 1962 to 15 June 1966, for his performance in connection with the Cuban crisis, and in matters pertaining to the loss of U.S.S. THRESHER, in planning responsibilities related to the Tonkin Gulf incidents, and in monitoring of the processes leading to the implementation of the Navy’s reorganization.