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Darwin K. Kyle

1918 – 1951

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

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About Darwin K. Kyle

Lived 1918 – 1951 (aged 32). Darwin K. Kyle was an American military personnel.

Darwin Keith Kyle (June 1, 1918 – February 16, 1951) was an officer in the United States Army who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in the Korean War. A veteran soldier, Kyle earned both a Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal for his heroic actions in France and Germany during World War II. A master sergeant at the outbreak of the Korean War, "Gus" Kyle was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroic actions on December 24, 1950, during the final stages of the Hungnam evacuation. He received a battlefield commission as a second lieutenant on January 27, 1951. He was killed in action on February 16, 1951, and on January 16, 1952, at the Pentagon, his widow accepted the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty.

Kyle joined the army from Racine, West Virginia, in November 1939.

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Medal of Honor; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Silver Star; Bronze Star; Soldier's Medal
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Darwin Keith Kyle

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Who was Darwin K. Kyle?

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

When was Darwin K. Kyle born?

Darwin K. Kyle was born on 1 June 1918 in Jenkins.

When did Darwin K. Kyle die?

Darwin K. Kyle died on 16 February 1951 in Korea.

What was Darwin K. Kyle's occupation?

Darwin K. Kyle was a military personnel.

What nationality was Darwin K. Kyle?

Darwin K. Kyle was American.

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· Wikipedia: Darwin K. Kyle

· Wikidata: Q5225995

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