Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army (Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kemble Tucker (0-1011068), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in action against the enemy on 5 March 1945, in Germany. Captain Tucker displayed outstanding tactical skill and fearless leadership in the attack on an enemy town. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Tucker, while under constant heavy enemy fire, courageously led the assault on strongly fortified enemy positions. He was forced to change tanks twice when they were disabled by enemy fire as he was leading the attack. Upon dismounting from the second knocked out tank Captain Tucker was killed by enemy small arms fire. The men of his command, inspired by this outstanding exhibition of bravery and daring, continued the attack and successfully achieved their objective. The intrepidity, fortitude, initiative and loyalty demonstrated by this courageous officer in the performance of his duty reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces. Hometown: Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

For action performed on 5 March 1945, near Rheinberg/Rhine Province, Germany.
Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, XVI Corps, General Orders No. 60 (2 August 1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Commanding Officer Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army