He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on June 6, 1967. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force.
▼ STATE OVERVIEW
South Carolina
Jimmy Kemp is among the 4,233 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to South Carolina.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Jimmy Kemp
From Pickens County, South Carolina
Born July 8, 1947
Death June 6, 1967
War Vietnam War
Rank Airman Second Class
Specialty Apprentice Security Policeman
Branch US Air Force
Group 37th Security Police Squadron, 37th Fighter Wing
Cause Died through non-hostile action, Drowned, Suffocated
Location South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province
ORIGINS
Jimmy Kemp was born on July 8, 1947. According to our records South Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Pickens County included within the archival record. We have Clemson listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on March 29, 1967. Kemp had the rank of Airman Second Class. His military occupation or specialty was Apprentice Security Policeman. Service number assignment was 14888824. Attached to 37th Security Police Squadron, 37th Fighter Wing.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Airman Second Class Kemp experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 6, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action, Drowned, Suffocated. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province.
REMEMBERED
Jimmy Kemp is buried or memorialized at Abel Baptist Church Cemetery, Clemson, South Carolina.
Jimmy is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 21e, Line 62.
COMMENDATIONS
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Air Force Good Conduct Medal
He was a Vietnam War Era casualty on June 6, 1967. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force.
▼ STATE OVERVIEW
South Carolina
Jimmy Kemp is among the 4,233 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to South Carolina.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Jimmy Kemp
From Pickens County, South Carolina
Born July 8, 1947
Death June 6, 1967
War Vietnam War
Rank Airman Second Class
Specialty Apprentice Security Policeman
Branch US Air Force
Group 37th Security Police Squadron, 37th Fighter Wing
Cause Died through non-hostile action, Drowned, Suffocated
Location South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province
ORIGINS
Jimmy Kemp was born on July 8, 1947. According to our records South Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Pickens County included within the archival record. We have Clemson listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on March 29, 1967. Kemp had the rank of Airman Second Class. His military occupation or specialty was Apprentice Security Policeman. Service number assignment was 14888824. Attached to 37th Security Police Squadron, 37th Fighter Wing.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Airman Second Class Kemp experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 6, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action, Drowned, Suffocated. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province.
REMEMBERED
Jimmy Kemp is buried or memorialized at Abel Baptist Church Cemetery, Clemson, South Carolina.
Jimmy is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 21e, Line 62.
COMMENDATIONS
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Inscription
SOUTH CAROLINA
A 2C US AIR FORCE
VIETNAM
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