Wood B. Kyle

Wood Barbee Kyle
MG Wood B. Kyle, USMC
Born	(1915-03-03)March 3, 1915 Pecos, Texas, U.S.
Died	October 25, 2000(2000-10-25) (aged 85) Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1936–1968
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-5369
Commands	Camp Pendleton 4th Marine Division 5th Marine Division 3rd Marine Division 4th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines
Battles / wars	Yangtze Patrol World War II Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Tarawa Battle of Saipan Battle of Tinian Vietnam War Operation Hastings Operation Prairie
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart

Wood Barbee Kyle (March 3, 1915 – October 25, 2000) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. Kyle received two Silver Stars for gallantry in action during Pacific Campaign in World War II. He later took part in the Vietnam War and distinguished himself as commanding general of the 3rd Marine Division.^[1]