The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert J. Kemp (ASN: 0-2055195), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 14 and 15 August, 1944. As First Lieutenant Kemp was leading his platoon in an assault on a town he came into contact with two enemy tanks firing from well dug-in positions. The tanks were supported by approximately twenty men, with machine guns, lighter automatic weapons and small arms, in a row of houses. For four hours, First Lieutenant Kemp engaged the enemy in a bitter battle, undeterred by their superior fire power and position. His personal bravery served as an inspiration for his men to continue the engagement, and finally he led his men in a charge which resulted in taking the position. While leading the final assault, he was wounded in both legs but, despite his painful wounds, he continued on until the enemy was driven out. The courage and outstanding leadership displayed by First Lieutenant Kemp in the face of numerically superior force reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.