Welcome back to American Heroes. I’m Nathan Weiss.

Major Eugene Jackson Wyles. wasn't just a leader; he was a specialist in the most dangerous ways to fight. He was a Master Parachutist, a Green Beret, and a world-class sniper who operated in the shadows before leading in the sun.

In the Korean War, Wyles served with the 82nd Airborne. While many know the 82nd for their jumps into Normandy, their role in Korea was often on the ground, holding the line against human-wave attacks in sub-zero temperatures.

Wyles distinguished himself as a scout and a marksman. He was part of the generation that refined the art of long-range sniping in mountainous terrain. He learned how to lead men through the "Frozen Chosin" environment—not by shouting from the back, but by being the first one to crest the ridge. His deeds there earned him the res ...