Darwin K. Kyle

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Darwin K. Kyle
June 1, 1918(1918-06-01) – February 16, 1951 (aged 32)
Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Jenkins, Kentucky
Place of death	Near Kamil-ni, Korea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Second Lieutenant
Unit	Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Darwin K. Kyle (June 1, 1918 – February 16, 1951) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on February 16, 1951.

1 Medal of Honor citation
2 Legacy
3 See also
4 Notes
5 References

[edit] 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, 16 February 1951

Entered service at: Racine, W. Va. Born: 1 June 1918, Jenkins, Kentucky

G.O. No.: 17, 1 February 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 credit upon himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.^[1]