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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Fred T. King (ASN: 143131), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 149th Field Artillery, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bulson, France, November 8 – 9, 1918. Placed in charge of a telephone detail, Sergeant King refused to be evacuated when wounded by a splinter from a shell, which killed five of his men and wounded twelve others. He remained on duty until the regiment left the line, inspiring his men by his example of fortitude.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    149th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Fred T. King (ASN: 143131), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant King distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 149th Field Artillery, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Johnchery-sur-Suippes, France, 15 July 1918, in repairing telephone lines under heavy shell fire.