Career
He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on February 16, 1951. Kyle joined the Army from Racine, West Virginia in November 1939. Virginia. Inspired by his courageous leadership, the platoon resumed the advance but was again pinned down when an enemy machine gun opened fire, wounding 6 of the mentor
Again leading his men in a daring bayonet charge against this position, firing his carbine and throwing grenades, The extraordinary heroism and outstanding leadership of The United States. Army named a camp after Kyle, Camp Kyle, near Uijeongbu, South of Korea.