Cecil Joseph Kempf (November 20, 1927 – February 17, 2017) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Naval Reserve from November 1983 until May 1987.[1]
Cecil J. Kempf | |
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.jpg) Vice Admiral Kempf in 1985 | |
| Born | November 20, 1927 Maud, Oklahoma |
| Died | February 17, 2017 (aged 89) Coronado, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1950–1987 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Reserve USS Tripoli (LPH-10) USS Dubuque (LPD-8) Carrier Antisubmarine Air Group 60 VFA-31 |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Air Medal |
Kempf graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1950. After completing flight school, he was designated a Naval Aviator in November 1951. Kempf later earned an M.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1957.[2]
Kempf died in February 2017 at the age of 89.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Reagan Nominates Three for Promotions or New Posts". Associated Press.
- ^ "Cecil Joseph Kempf, Vice Admiral USN, Ret". Coronado Eagle & Journal. April 21, 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
- ^ Cecil Joseph Kempf Obituary
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