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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Frank A. Kemp, Jr. (MCSN: 0-11511), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 6 July 1943.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    July 20, 1943
    Headquarters, United States Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 429 (November 23, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to First Lieutenant Frank A. Kemp, Jr. (MCSN: 0-11511), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, while aggressively leading his company in a furious exchange of rifle fire with superior Japanese forces with such success that heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy driving them from three defensive positions on 20 July 1943.