Landsman Patrick J. Kyle was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 13, 1879 in Port Mahon, Minorca, Spain — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Quinnebaug. Kyle was 24 years old.
Kyle was born on November 4, 1854 in Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Massachusetts. Kyle died on October 28, 1929 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, at the age of 74. He is buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Roslindas, Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
For rescuing from drowning a shipmate from the U.S.S. Quinnebaug, at Port Mahon, Minorca, 13 March 1879.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- November 4, 1854Born in Ireland
- March 13, 1879Act of valor — Port Mahon, Minorca, SpainAge 24. U.S.S. Quinnebaug
- October 28, 1929Died in Charlestown, MassachusettsAge 74.
- Resting placeMount Calvary CemeteryRoslindas, Massachusetts
Biography
Patrick J. Kyle (November 4, 1854 – October 28, 1929) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from Massachusetts and, while serving as a crewmember of USS Quinnebaug, saved a shipmate from drowning at Mahón, Menorca, Spain on March 13, 1879. For his conduct on this occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Kyle died at age 74, and was interred in New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan, Massachusetts.
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