Chris Kyle

Also known as Christopher Scott Kyle, Christopher Kyle

American war veteran and author (1974-2013)

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Chris Kyle, born Christopher Scott Kyle in 1974, was an American United States Navy SEAL, sniper, and autobiographer. He served in the United States Navy and participated in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. During his military career, which began in 1999, he was recognized with the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Silver Star. He was also known by the nickname "The Devil of Ramadi."

Kyle was married to Taya Kyle and spoke English. He died in 2013 in Erath County from a gunshot wound sustained in a homicide. He is buried at the Texas State Cemetery. His work as a writer is noted in film databases, and he is credited with 255 deaths during his service.

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Odessa, Texas, USA

Christopher Scott Kyle (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL sniper. He served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He had 160 confirmed kills and was awarded a Silver Star, four Bronze Star Medals with "V" devices for valor, 2× Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with "V" device, as…

Known for

The Real American Sniper — Self2015
Conan — Self2010

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Born: Christopher Scott Kyle , ( 1974-04-08 ) April 8, 1974, Odessa, Texas , U.S.
Died: February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02) (aged 38), Erath County, Texas , U.S.
Cause of death: Murder by gunshot
Buried: Texas State Cemetery
Branch: United States Navy
Service years: 1999–2009
Rank: Chief Petty Officer , (Rating: Special Warfare Operator , formerly Intelligence Specialist )
Unit: United States Navy SEALs SEAL Team 3
Conflicts: See battles 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
Awards: Silver Star Bronze Star Medal (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Spouse: Taya Studebaker ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2002 )
Other work: American Sniper (2012) American Gun (2013)

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Instance of: human
Given name: Chris
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Odessa
Place of death: Erath County
Spouse: Taya Kyle
Occupation: businessperson
Educated at: Tarleton State University
Languages spoken: English language
Award: Silver Star
Conflict: 2003 invasion of Iraq
Military branch: United States Navy
Image: Chris Kyle January 2012.jpg
Number of deaths: 255

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date of birth: 1974-04-08
date of death: 2013-02-02
place of burial: Texas State Cemetery
nickname: The Devil of Ramadi
Commons category: Chris Kyle
allegiance: United States
manner of death: homicide
cause of death: gunshot wound
birth name: Christopher Scott Kyle
start of work period: 1999-00-00
name in native language: Chris Kyle
end of work period: 2009-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

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 military history. He was awarded one Silver Star and three Bronze Star Medals with "V" devices for valor.

Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009, and published his bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, in 2012. His autobiography contains several incidents that are unverifiable or that appear to have been fabricated, including shootings in New Orleans and Dallas, and he was sued by Jesse Ventura for defamation. In 2013, Kyle was murdered by Eddie Ray Routh at the Rough Creek Lodge shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. Routh, a former Marine, was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. A film adaptation of Kyle's book, directed by Clint Eastwood, and starring Bradley Cooper as Kyle, was posthumously released in 2014.

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