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William Kyle Carpenter (born October 17, 1989) is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military honor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. Carpenter is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient.
Jun 7, 2024 · On June 19, 2014, William “Kyle” Carpenter was awarded the Medal of Honor. During the ceremony, Carpenter’s occupational therapist at Walter Reed, Erik Johnson, noticed something different about his appearance.
Kyle Carpenter's experiences at a young age forged lessons that he passes on to captivated audiences. Through storytelling around his powerful journey in war and recovery, audiences will gain insights into leadership, adversity, and finding a joyful purpose in life.
Oct 14, 2019 · Kyle Carpenter is the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor in history, but what earned him the medal was his brave decision to dive on an enemy grenade that landed between him and...
Oct 31, 2019 · William Kyle Carpenter knows the pain will come. Nine years after throwing himself on a Taliban hand grenade in Afghanistan to protect a fellow Marine from injury, Carpenter is a blur of motion.
On November 21, 2010, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter was posted on a rooftop in violent Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when an enemy grenade skittered toward Kyle and fellow Marine Nick Eufrazio. Without hesitation, Kyle chose a path of selfless heroism that few can imagine.
Nov 21, 2010 · U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal William Kyle Carpenter was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
Jun 20, 2014 · The president presented the Medal of Honor to Lance Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, who took the brunt of a grenade blast to save a fellow Marine while serving in Afghanistan.
Jun 19, 2014 · William “Kyle” Carpenter lost most of his jaw and an eye when he fell on a grenade to shield a fellow Marine from the blast. His body shattered, one lung collapsed, Carpenter was nearly given...
The Youngest Living Medal of Honor Recipient: Kyle Carpenter’s Story. Retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter reminds all of us of why America is worth fighting and dying for. In 2010,...
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