Wood B. Kyle
U.S. Marine Corps Major General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wood Barbee Kyle (March 3, 1915 – October 25, 2000) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. Kyle received two Silver Stars for gallantry in action during Pacific Campaign in World War II. He later took part in the Vietnam War and distinguished himself as commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division.[1]
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Wood Barbee Kyle | |
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Born | (1915-03-03)March 3, 1915 Pecos, Texas, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 2000(2000-10-25) (aged 85) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1936–1968 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-5369 |
Commands held | Camp Pendleton 4th Marine Division 5th Marine Division 3rd Marine Division 4th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines |
Battles/wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart |
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