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William
Kemp
Martin
August 27, 1915

–

October 22, 2014

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Martin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    Bombardment Groups

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Kemp Martin, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Bombardment Group of the EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    42d Air Division

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1958
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Kemp Martin, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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 as Commanding Officer, 42d Air Division, from 1955 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Martin 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    Bombardment Groups

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Kemp Martin, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Bombardment Group of the EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Strategic Air Command

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1961
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Kemp Martin, 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Strategic Air Command, from 1960 to 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Martin 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    Bombardment Groups

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Kemp Martin, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of Bombardment Groups of the EIGHTH Air Force, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Martin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General William Kemp Martin, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, FIFTEENTH Air Force, from 1965 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Martin culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1965
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB233 (1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General William Kemp Martin, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 1961 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Martin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.