The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Staff Sergeant] Robert J. Kemp (ASN: 0-2055195), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in the vicinity of Gela, Sicily, on 11 July 1943. When enemy tanks overran our positions, Second Lieutenant Kemp courageously remained in the forward area and inspired his men to hold their ground, despite intense artillery and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Kemp’s aggressive leadership and exemplary conduct enabled his unit to reorganize and effectively repel the attacking forces. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.