MARWICK L KEMP
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HONORED ON PANEL 32W, LINE 55 OF THE WALL

MARWICK LEROY KEMP

WALL NAME

MARWICK L KEMP

PANEL / LINE

32W/55

DATE OF BIRTH

06/24/1945

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG NAM

DATE OF CASUALTY

02/18/1969

HOME OF RECORD

PENSACOLA

COUNTY OF RECORD

Escambia County

STATE

FL

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

GSGT

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LEFT FOR MARWICK LEROY KEMP
POSTED ON 2.20.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Navy Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
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POSTED ON 2.18.2023
POSTED BY: U.S. Marine, Vietnam

Bronze Star Medal Award for Valor

Gunnery Sergeant Marwick Leroy Kemp, in addition to the Navy Cross Award previously posted, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary courage in action. He served as an Infantry Unit Leader and was assigned to WPNS PLT, L CO, 3RD BN, 26TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV,
See https://marines.togetherweserved.com/
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POSTED ON 2.18.2023
POSTED BY: U.S. Marine, Vietnam

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation for Valor Award

Gunnery Sergeant Marwick Leroy Kemp, in addition to the Navy Cross Award previously posted, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his sustained heroism and meritorious service. He served as an Infantry Unit Leader and was assigned to
WPNS PLT, L CO, 3RD BN, 26TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV,
See https://marines.togetherweserved.com/
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POSTED ON 11.21.2019
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Gysgt Marwick Kemp, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Leader. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. We are approaching Thanksgiving. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 2.18.2019
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam

Navy Cross Citation

Marwick Leroy Kemp

Navy Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 3d Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
GENERAL ORDERS:
Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

CITATION:

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Staff Sergeant Marwick Leroy Kemp (MCSN: 2017255), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as a 3.5" Rocket Squad Leader attached to Third Platoon, Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam on 21 March 1966. As the company was engaged in search and destroy operations against the communist insurgent forces in Quang Ngai Province, it moved across an open rice paddy area and approached to within thirty-five meters of a small village and was taken under fire from a large Viet Cong force emplaced in heavy fortifications and trench lines completely surrounding the village. The Third Platoon came under particularly devastating fire as it was completely exposed to the enemy's automatic weapons fire, mortar fire, and grenade attacks. Within seconds the platoon commander, the platoon sergeant, the platoon guide, and two rifle squad leaders had been wounded and were out of action. Sergeant Kemp moved to the commander's side and offered aid, but was instructed to take over the platoon and continue the attack. Exposing himself to intense enemy fire from several fortified positions, he quickly reorganized the squads. He then directed the continuation of the attack, exposing himself to urge his men forward until word came down from the company commander to withdraw from the village. Simultaneously directing fire on the enemy, conducting the evacuation of the wounded, and personally carrying other wounded back to safety, he unselfishly risked his life time after time to insure that the withdrawal was performed in an orderly manner and that each wounded man was brought back to safety. During this entire period, Sergeant Kemp performed his duties in a fashion that would be considered extremely exceptional for men of higher grade and experience. His tireless devotion to duty, his unswerving courage in the face of great danger, and his brilliant display of professional skill were responsible for the saving of many lives and were directly responsible for over sixty Viet Cong killed by his platoon. His actions upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corp and the United States Naval Service.
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