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Tuesday, May 08, 2018

PARKSIDE GRADUATE AWARDED SILVER STAR

MAJOR WILLIAM J. DOYLE graduated from Parkside High School in 2003. He attended the Virginia Military Institute and commissioned into the Army in 2007. He served multiple deployments overseas and is currently a Major with the Army 10th Special Forces Group, (Airborne), Fort Carson, Colorado.

On May 2, 2018 Green Beret Major Doyle was awarded the United States Armed Forces's third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat- the SILVER STAR.

Major Doyle's actions are described as follows:

For gallantry in action: Captain Doyle’s bravery in the face of the enemy, skill at arms, and aggressive defense during an advise, offense and accompany operation, saved lives and enabled his Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha to defeat a prepared, determined and numerically superior enemy. Captain Doyle’s valorous performance is in keeping with the finest tradition of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Special Operations Command-Africa and the United States Army.

Major Doyle grew up in Parsonsburg and attended St. Francis De Sales elementary school.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

I knew Will in high school well. Congrats buddy

Anonymous said...

Thank you for your service and bravery.

Anonymous said...

Thanks, soldier. Congrats and God bless.

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Anonymous said...

Hat's off and a 21 gun salute to you, Will.
Thank you for your continued service to your country. We cannot put into words how much we appreciate it.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations !! And Thank you For Your Service !!

Anonymous said...

Will and I were buds back at Bennett Middle. I remember us attempting to karate chop and punch through pieces of plywood in shop class. Good on ya, Captain Doyle.

Anonymous said...

My mistake, Major Doyle.

Anonymous said...

Willie D. You are awesome !! We are all so proud of you. Lynn M.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Major Dolye.

Anonymous said...

I salute you, sir. With gratitude.

Anonymous said...

O'Doyle Rules!

Anonymous said...

Had the privilege of teaching him at parksPar. Great job major.