Did “American Sniper” Chris Kyle Distort His Military Record

The Intercept: “American Sniper” Chris Kyle Distorted His Military record, Document Show

NO AMERICAN HAS been more associated with the Navy SEAL mystique than Chris Kyle, known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. His bestselling autobiography, American Sniper — a story of honor, glory, and quiet heroism — has sold more than a million copies. The movie adaptation became the highest-grossing war film in American history.

“All told,” Kyle wrote in his book, “I would end my career as a SEAL with two Silver Stars and five Bronze [Stars], all for valor.”

But Kyle, who was murdered by a fellow military veteran several years after leaving the Navy, embellished his military record, according to internal Navy documents obtained by The Intercept. During his 10 years of military service and four deployments, Kyle earned one Silver Star and three Bronze Stars with Valor, a record confirmed by Navy officials.

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WNU Editor: Respect the dead is one of my rules. If he was alive I could understand this coverage .... he can defend or explain these charges and we can have a discussion. But he is dead .... killed by a troubled vet that he was trying to help .... let him rest in peace ... and if someone wants to have this discussion bring it up a few decades from now when the living .... mainly his family .... have moved on.

More News On Reports That “American Sniper” Chris Kyle Distorted His Military Record

New questions cast doubt on 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's combat record -- Navy Times
Discrepancy discovered in "American Sniper" Chris Kyle's military medals -- CBS/AP
Navy probing discrepancy with 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's medals -- USA Today
Stolen Valor: Navy Records Show ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Earned Fewer Medals Than He Claimed, Says Report -- IBTimes
Navy Investigating Discrepancy in Medals Awarded to ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle -- Time
How ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle’s truthfulness is in question once again -- Dan Lamonthe, Washington Post

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