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name
KING, Raymond E - Date of
birth
4 July 1923 -
Age
21 - Place of
birth
Loplin, Jasper County, Missouri -
Hometown
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39294455 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment
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Awards
Purple Heart,
French Croix De Guerre
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 February 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| H | 15 | 28 |
Immediate family
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Members
Archie L. King (father)
Mary E. (Morris) King (mother)
Ralph King (brother)
Billy L. King (brother)
Tommy D. King (brother)
Jimmy King (brother)
More information
Pfc Raymond E. King graduated from high school and worked as an amusement park attendant.He enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 19 April 1943.
