Chris Kyle
Former US Navy SEAL, Social Activist, Author

American Odessa, Texas, the United States of America

Quick Info

Profession	Former US Navy SEAL, Social Activist, Author
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	08/04/1974
Age	38 years (died on 02, Feb, 2013)
Birthplace	Odessa, Texas, the United States of America
Date of Death	02/02/2013

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Bio/Wiki

Full name	Christopher “Chris” Scott Kyle
Names Earned	The Legend, Shaitain Ar-Ramadi (Devil of Ramadi), Tex, American Sniper

Physical Stats & More

Height	188 cm (6’ 2”)
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Midlothian, Texas
College/University	Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas (1992-1994)
Educational Qualification	Dropped agriculture studies mid-way

Personal Life

Religion/Religious Views	Christianity

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Taya Renae Kyle
Marriage Date	16/03/2002

Family

Wife

Taya Renae Kyle

Children

Son	Colton Kyle (also known as Bubba)
Daughter	McKenna Kyle

Parents

Father	Wayne Kenneth Kyle (social activist, teacher, deacon)
Mother	Deby Lynn Mercer

Siblings

Brother	Jeff Kyle (retired sergeant of the United States Marine Corps)

Career

Military Career

Service/Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Chief Petty Officer
US Navy SEALs Team	SEAL Team 3
Service Years	10 February 1999 - 2009
Military Decorations	Silver Star (one time) Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat V and 3 Gold 5/16 inch stars (four times) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ Combat V Navy Unit Commendation w/ 2 service stars Navy Good Conduct Medal w/ 2 service stars National Defense Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal w/ 3 campaign stars Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Rifle Marksmanship Medal (Expert)

Honors & Legacy

Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
Chris Kyle Memorial Foundation
Chris Kyle Bill
Commemorative sculpture in his honor
Chris Kyle Day
Grateful Nation Award (Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs)

Controversies

Accusations of defamation and unjust enrichment by Jesse Ventura

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Chris Kyle holds the record for the most confirmed kills by a U.S. sniper with 160 kills.
2. He was known as 'The Devil of Ramadi' and commanded great respect from his colleagues.
3. Kyle wrote the book 'American Sniper' that later inspired the movie of the same name.
4. Apart from sniper skills, he was passionate about hunting and excelled in baseball and soccer competitions.
5. After leaving the Navy, Kyle became the president of a tactical training company called Craft International.
6. He actively supported veterans with PTSD through different programs.
7. Controversies arose over discrepancies in Kyle's book, including accounts of his actions and awards.
8. Tragically, Kyle was fatally shot by a fellow veteran with PTSD at a shooting range.

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