Darwin K. Kyle
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 32 years 260 days (392 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Darwin Keith Kyle (June 1, 1921 – February 16, 1951) a veteran soldier in the United States Army in World War II, Darwin Kyle earned both a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his heroic actions in France and Germany.
A Master Sergeant at the beginning of the Korean War, "Gus" was posthumously awarded the Soldiers Medal for his heroic actions on December 24, 1950, during the final stages of the Hungnam evacuation.
On January 27, 1951 he received a battlefield commission as a 2nd Lieutenant.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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