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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Watertender John King, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. Vicksburg, at the time of the accident to the boilers, 29 May 1901.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Watertender

    Division:

    U.S.S. Salem

    Action Date:

    September 13, 1909
    War Department, General Orders No. 40, October 19, 1909

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Second Award) to Watertender John King, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving as Watertender on board the U.S.S. Salem, on the occasion of the accident to one of the boilers of that vessel, 13 September 1909.