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Chris Kyle

Christopher Scott Kyle (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL sniper and author. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Combat Action Ribbon. With a claim of 160 confirmed kills in combat, he is one of the most prolific snipers in…

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Awards
Silver Star · Bronze Star Medal (3) · Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Born
Christopher Scott Kyle (1974-04-08)April 8, 1974 Odessa, Texas, U.S.
Branch
United States Navy
Buried
Texas State Cemetery
Cause of death
Murder by gunshot
Children
2

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Early life and education

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Murder

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Chris Kyle

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Chris Kyle

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Conflicts · 8
Chris Kyle → 2008 Iraq spring fighting Siege of Sadr City, Battle of Al Faw, Battle of Nasiriyah, Invasion of Iraq Battle of Al Faw Battle of Nasiriyah, Iraq War Invasion of Iraq Battle of Al Faw Battle of Nasiriyah Second Battle of Fallujah Second Battle of Ramadi 2008 Iraq spring fighting Siege of Sadr City, Second Battle of Fallujah, Second Battle of Ramadi, Siege of Sadr City
Awards · 3
Chris Kyle → Bronze Star Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Silver Star
related to Awards and decorations · 3
Chris Kyle → Chris Kyle's, June, The Navy
Other work · 2
Chris Kyle → American Gun (2013), American Sniper (2012)
Unit · 2
Chris Kyle → SEAL Team 3, United States Navy SEALs SEAL Team 3
Born · 1
Chris Kyle → Christopher Scott Kyle (1974-04-08)April 8, 1974 Odessa, Texas, U.S.
Branch · 1
Chris Kyle → United States Navy
Buried · 1
Chris Kyle → Texas State Cemetery

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Chris KyleAwardsSilver Star1.00infobox
Chris KyleAwardsBronze Star Medal (3)1.00infobox
Chris KyleAwardsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal1.00infobox
Chris KyleBornChristopher Scott Kyle (1974-04-08)April 8, 1974 Odessa, Texas, U.S.1.00infobox
Chris KyleBranchUnited States Navy1.00infobox
Chris KyleBuriedTexas State Cemetery1.00infobox
Chris KyleCause of deathMurder by gunshot1.00infobox
Chris KyleChildren21.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsIraq War Invasion of Iraq Battle of Al Faw Battle of Nasiriyah Second Battle of Fallujah Second Battle of Ramadi 2008 Iraq spring fighting Siege of Sadr City1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsInvasion of Iraq Battle of Al Faw Battle of Nasiriyah1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsBattle of Al Faw1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsBattle of Nasiriyah1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsSecond Battle of Fallujah1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsSecond Battle of Ramadi1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflicts2008 Iraq spring fighting Siege of Sadr City1.00infobox
Chris KyleConflictsSiege of Sadr City1.00infobox
Chris KyleDiedFebruary 2, 2013(2013-02-02) (aged 38) Erath County, Texas, U.S.1.00infobox
Chris KyleOther workAmerican Sniper (2012)1.00infobox
Chris KyleOther workAmerican Gun (2013)1.00infobox
Chris KyleRankChief Petty Officer (Rating: Special Warfare Operator, formerly Intelligence Specialist)1.00infobox
Chris KyleService years1999–20091.00infobox
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Chris KyleUnitUnited States Navy SEALs SEAL Team 31.00infobox
Chris KyleUnitSEAL Team 31.00infobox

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