Patrick J. Kyle
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| Patrick J. Kyle | ||
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| 4 November 1854 – 28 October 1929 | ||
 Landsman Patrick J. Kyle |
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| Place of birth | Ireland | |
| Place of death | Charlestown, Massachusetts | |
| Allegiance | United States Navy | |
| Rank | [[Landman (rank) | Landsman]] |
| Unit | USS Quinnebaug | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor | |
Patrick J. Kyle (4 November 1854 – 28 October 1929) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor.
Patrick Kyle enlisted in the U.S. Navy from Massachusetts and, while serving as a crewmember of USS Quinnebaug, saved a shipmate from drowning at Port Mahon, Minorca, Spain on 13 March 1879. For his conduct on this occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Patrick Kyle died at age 74, and was interred in New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Massachusetts.
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This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. |
- Patrick J. Kyle (1854 - 1929). Find a Grave (2003-12-21). Retrieved on 2006-10-27.
- US People - Kyle, Patrick J., Landsman. Online Library. Naval Historical Center (2006-03-18). Retrieved on 2006-10-27.
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