Patrick J. Kyle
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About Patrick J. Kyle
Lived 1854 – 1929 (aged 74).
Patrick J. Kyle (November 4, 1854 – October 28, 1929) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from Massachusetts and, while serving as a crewmember of , saved a shipmate from drowning at Mahón, Menorca, Spain on March 13, 1879. For his conduct on this occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Kyle died at age 74, and was interred in New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1855, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts.
Citation:
For rescuing from drowning a shipmate from the U.S.S. Quinnebaug, at Port Mahon, Menorca, 13 March 1879.
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Who was Patrick J. Kyle?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
When was Patrick J. Kyle born?
Patrick J. Kyle was born on 4 November 1854 in Ireland.
When did Patrick J. Kyle die?
Patrick J. Kyle died on 28 October 1929 in Charlestown.
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