Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company H, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 16th, 1943

Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 58 (1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company H, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

Citation:
Lyle K. Kumler, 16161859, Sergeant, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy during the period 17 - 22 September 1944, on the Dutch-German frontier. On 19 September, Sergeant Kumler destroyed a German machine gun position which had pinned his platoon to the ground and halted the company advance. Later, in the town of Beek he drew fire from an enemy strong point which was holding up the attack, in order to allow an ATRL [antitank rocket launcher] team to maneuver into position to fire into the building. On 20 September 1944, he established a base of fire in support of a second attack by his company, and moved about his position which was under fire by flat trajectory artillery in order to better observe his supporting fire. When one flank of his company was pinned down by the fire of an enemy machine gun, Sergeant Kumler ordered his second in command to direct the supporting fire while he led two men in an attack upon the enemy gun. Placing the two riflemen to cover him, he attacked the enemy gun and destroyed it. His aggressive leadership was largely responsible for the final success of his company, and contributed a valuable service to the security of the regimental sector. The conduct of Sergeant Kumler is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed services. Entered military service from Illinois.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company H, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 7 July 1944 in France.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company H, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 20 September 1944 in Holland.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 9 (1945).