(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Michael King (ASN: 20230970), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant King, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Michael King (ASN: 20230970), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 28 March 1945, in Germany. Technical Sergeant King and a companion volunteered to provide protection against rocket launcher fire for a tank which was assigned the mission of silencing enemy positions located on the reverse slope of a hill. Technical Sergeant King and his companion courageously advanced behind the tank across open, fire-swept terrain, and as the tank came astride the enemy trenches from the flank ran alongside and raked the trenches with automatic rifle fire. The gallant actions of Technical Sergeant King were largely responsible for the capture of thirty-two of the enemy and the elimination of the strongpoint. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant King, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.