Darwin K. Kyle
Darwin Keith Kyle (June 1, 1918 – 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.
Darwin K. Kyle | |
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Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Nickname(s) | Gus |
| Born | June 1, 1918 Jenkins, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1951 (aged 32) near Kamil-ni, Korea |
| Place of burial | Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, West Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1951 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Silver Star |
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.