Edwin King graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1952. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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Edwin King graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1952. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Edwin Harris King, Jr. (AFSN: FR-23398), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander and Commander, 58th Combat Support Group, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, from 27 June 1977 to 31 July 1979. In these important assignments, the superior leadership, exemplary foresight, executive abilities and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel King resulted in significant contributions to the effectiveness and success of the Luke Air Force Base mission. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel King culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Edwin Harris King, Jr. (AFSN: FR-23398), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 363d Combat Support Group, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, from 18 August 1975 to 1 June 1977. During this period, Colonel King’s outstanding professional knowledge, initiative, and devotion to duty were reflected in the high quality of services provided to Headquarters NINTH Air Force, 507th Tactical Air Control Wing, 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, several smaller tenant units, as well as providing support and services for the military community. The superior initiative, outstanding leadership, and personal endeavor displayed by Colonel King reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Edwin Harris King, Jr. (AFSN: FR-23398), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an A-1 pilot near Can Tho, Republic of Vietnam, on 15 February 1967. On that date, Major King was flying with a Vietnamese Air Force flight in support of friendly ground forces engaged with a large hostile unit. Arriving over the battle, Major King located and destroyed a hostile gun position. He then repeatedly flew low over the battle area searching for a friendly patrol which was surrounded and facing annihilation. Although his aircraft was being hit by hostile ground fire, Major King continued flying low until he spotted the patrol. Immediately assessing the patrol’s situation, Major King strafed into the surrounding hostile force and skillfully placed firebombs which opened a path through the hostile force enabling the patrol to rejoin their unit. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Major King, now out of ammunition and flying a battle-damaged aircraft, repeatedly made low level passes over gun positions to draw hostile fire away from the friendly force. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major King has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.