Tuesdays of Honor: Charlie Keith Wyrick
Wyrick received the National Defense Service Medal amongst others
Published: Jan. 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Today’s Tuesdays of Honor takes us to Danville, Virginia to honor a Marine.
Charlie Keith Wyrick served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years from 1951 to 1971.
Most of his time was spent at his duty station in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
He was a parachutist and recorded 159 jumps!
He was also an expert sharpshooter and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Wyrick received the National Defense Service Medal twice, among several others.
Thank you to Nikki Oakes for submitting this hero and a special hats off to Charlie!
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