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Darwin Keith Kyle a veteran soldier in the United States Army in World World War II, Darwin Kyle earned both a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his heroic actions in France and Germany.

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.

Achievements

  • A Master Sergeant at the beginning of the Korean War, "Gus" received a battlefield commission and the Soldier"s Medal during the evacuation of Marines from Hungnam.

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Awards

  • Medal of Honor; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Silver Star Medal of Honor; Soldier's Medal

    Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division Place and date: Near Kamil-ni, Korea, February 16, 1951 Entered service at: Racine, W. Va. Born: June 1, 1918, Jenkins, Kentucky G.O. No.: 17, February 1, 1952 Citation: 2d Lt. Kyle, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. When his platoon had been pinned down by intense fire, he completely exposed himself to move among and encourage his men to continue the advance against enemy forces strongly entrenched on Hill 185. 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 men. 2d Lt. Kyle immediately charged the hostile emplacement alone, engaged the crew in hand-to-hand combat, killing all 3. Continuing on toward the objective, his platoon suddenly received an intense automatic-weapons fire from a well-concealed hostile position on its right flank. Again leading his men in a daring bayonet charge against this position, firing his carbine and throwing grenades, 2d Lt. Kyle personally destroyed 4 of the enemy before he was killed by a burst from an enemy submachine gun. The extraordinary heroism and outstanding leadership of 2d Lt. Kyle, and his gallant self-sacrifice, reflect the highest cr upon himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.