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Kempf, Cecil Joseph was born on November 20, 1927 in Maud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Joseph and Sylvia Lorene (Moody) Kempf.
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Cecil Joseph Joseph Kempf
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Cecil Joseph Kempf, American Naval officer. Avocation: golf.
M C. Decorated Legion of Merit, Distinguished Service Medal; recipient Gray Eagle award United States Navy, 1987. Member of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Association Naval Aviation, Navy LeagueU.S., Naval Order United States.
Education
Bachelor of Science Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1950. Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1956. Master of Science Aeronautical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1957.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1950; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy naval aviator, United States Navy, 1951; commanding officer, United States Ship Dubuque, 1972-1974; commanding officer, United States Ship Tripoli, 1974-1975; deputy manager anti-submarine warfare systems project, Naval Material Command, 1975-1976; commander anti-submarine warfare wing, United States Pacific Fleet, 1976-1978; director aviation programs division, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, 1978-1979; vice commander, Naval Air Systems Command, 1979-1981; assistant deputy chief naval operations for air warfare, 1981-1983; commander, Naval Reserve Force, 1983-1987; director, Naval Reserve, 1983-1987; retired, Naval Reserve, 1987; consultant, 1987-1990; director maritime warfare systems, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, 1990-1996.
Membership
Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Association Naval Aviation, Navy League United States, Naval Order United States.
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Married Theodosia Ann Suman, December 20, 1950. Children: Charles John, David Fuller, Suzanne Ellen.
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Episcopalian