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William
E.
King
POW (Korea) Escapee

Home:

Wake County

, 

North Carolina

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 29, 1950 – December 4, 1950
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Sergeant First Class William E. King (ASN: RA-14214634), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 29 November 1950 and was held until he his successful escape from captivity on 4 December 1950.