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John
M.
King

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    397th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    100th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 190 (1945)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John M. King, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Hotviller, France, during World War II. Lieutenant Colonel King’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    December 1956 – November 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 3 (January 28, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) John M. King, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from December 1956 to November 1963. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 18 February 1963 to 30 November 1963, as announced in General Orders Number 76, Headquarters, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Holabird, dated 2 December 1963.]