Born: September 21, 1930
Killed in Action: March 16, 1951 while serving in South Korea.

U.S. Army
Ranks: Corporal
5th Calvary Regiment, 1st Calvary Division  

Cpl. King enlisted in July 1948 and served two years until July 1950, before being called back to active duty in September 1950 for service in Korea.  

At the time of his death, Cpl. King was survived by his mother, Mrs. Myrt King, five sisters, three brothers and a special aunt.

Interment: Mise Family Cemetery, Blackridge, Virginia

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