On December 20, 1941, an Army communique released in Manila stated that General MacArthur had awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, ranking next to the Medal of Honor, the Captian Kelly […]
Citations in World War II 1941-1945:
Fonville Kelly
FONVILLE KELLY, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, United States Naval Reserve. For extraordinary heroism as Pilot of a Torpedo Bomber in Torpedo Bombing Squadron EIGHTY FIVE, attached to the U.S.S. SHANGRI-LA, during […]
George Emil Kemper
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to George Emil Kemper, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while […]
George Emil Kemper
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to George Emil Kemper, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy […]
Joseph Patrick Kennedy
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Joseph Patrick Kennedy, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against […]
RADM Edward C Kenney
RADM EDWARD C. KENNEY, (then Lieutenant Commander) Medical Corps, United States Navy. For extraordinary heroism as senior Medical Officer aboard the U.S.S. BOISE during action against enemy Japanese forces off […]
Tibor K Keszthelyi
For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 2677th Regiment, Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces from 7 October […]
RADM Isaac C Kidd
For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage and complete disregard of his own life, during the attack on the fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941, […]
COL James A Kiernan
COLONEL JAMES A. KIERNAN, (then 1LT) Infantry, 82d Airborne Division, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, as a Platoon Leader, Company […]