- SURNAME
Milliken
- FORENAME
Kyle
- UNIT
U.S.N. Seal Team 6
- RANK
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Somalia, 2017
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
posthumous Silver Star
KIA - See Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/milliken-kyle.54548/CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Senior Chief Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) Kyle J. Milliken, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy from 4 to 5 May 2017, while serving as a Reconnaissance Team Leader for a Joint Task Force in support of overseas contingency operations. Senior Chief Milliken displayed remarkable combat leadership and personal courage under fire while executing a raid to detain a high value enemy fighter. As he tactfully navigated his element through arduous terrain to the final blocking position to contain the target compound, he identified multiple armed enemy fighters in a defensive posture. Senior Chief Milliken maneuvered his element to engage the two enemy combatants, eliminating the threat. As the assault force advanced, a third enemy fighter engaged the assault force with small arms fire from a barricaded position. Without hesitation or regard for his own safety, Senior Chief Milliken selflessly exposed himself to protect his element while simultaneously returning fire. He neutralized the barricaded enemy fighter and was mortally wounded. His decisive action and sound tactical acumen undoubtedly protected the lives of his teammates and eliminated a significant threat in the region. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Senior Chief Petty Officer Milliken reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/500888FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179087850/kyle-jeffery-milliken
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