Medal of Honor recipient to speak to Knox Co. educators about character development program Kyle White was awarded the Medal of Honor for exposing himself to enemy bullets in order to help save fellow wounded soldiers in Afghanistan. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 10:35 PM EDT July 21, 2021 KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Bravery and service take many forms. Sometimes, people show it by exposing themselves to gunfire to save wounded friends. Other times, people show it by helping children at school. A recipient of the highest award for valor in combat will speak to hundreds of Knox County educators at a conference on Thursday about what service to the country can look like away from the front lines.