Marine Corps Commandant's comments on Kyle Carpenter receiving Medal of Honor

Photo By Tia Dufour | The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, right, speaks with retired Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, center, and Carpenter's father, James Carpenter, during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Ball in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2014. The Society provides financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services, to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tia Dufour/Released)  

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

05.21.2014

Courtesy Story

Communication Directorate             

"I am extremely pleased that the President will award the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired).

In mid-June, Cpl. Carpenter will receive the nation's highest military honor for his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Nov. 21, 2010.

Cpl. Carpenter is an inspiring young man and Marine, whose selfless service and heroic actions stand as a testament to the "uncommon valor" exhibited by Marines throughout our Corps' illustrious history. His compelling story will inspire and motivate current and future generations of Marines. He joins Corporal Jason Dunham and Sergeant Dakota Meyer as this generation's legendary heroes of our Corps.

On behalf of all Marines, both past and present, I offer heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Corporal Carpenter and his family and look forward to seeing him receive the recognition he richly deserves."

-- General James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps

• Date Taken: 05.21.2014
• Date Posted: 05.21.2014 09:29
• Story ID: 130621
• Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
• Hometown: FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, US
• Hometown: GILBERT, SOUTH CAROLINA, US