Chris Kyle
Birth nameChristopher Scott Kyle
Nickname(s)"The Legend", "Devil of Ramadi", "Tex"
Born(1974-04-08)April 8, 1974
Odessa, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2013(2013-02-02) (aged 38)
Erath County, Texas, U.S.
Buried
Texas State Cemetery
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1999–2009
RankChief petty officer
UnitU.S. Navy SEALs
  • Sniper element, platoon "Charlie", later changed to "Cadillac", SEAL Team 3
Battles/warsIraq War, Battle of Ramadi
Awards
  • Silver Star Medal (1)
  • Bronze Star Medal (Valor) (4)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with (V) (1)
Spouse(s)
Taya Kyle (m. 2002)
Relations
  • Wayne Kenneth Kyle (father)
  • Deby Lynn Mercer (mother)
  • Children: 2
Other work
  • American Sniper (2012)
  • American Gun (2013)