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KING, Raymond David - Date of
birth
19 December 1919 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Ukiah, Mendocino County, California -
Hometown
California
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39227553 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
M Company,
3rd Battalion,
15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
13 September 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Vesoul, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Epinal
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 40 |
Immediate family
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Members
Raymond D. King (father)
Minerva M. (Creed) King (mother)
John R. Bell (half-brother)
Virginia Bell (half-sister)
More information
Sgt Raymond D. King was employed by Gold Crown Mining Co. in San Bernardino County, Callifornia.He was awarded the Silver Star Medal postumously for his actions on 8 September 1944 when the 3rd Battalion advanced towards Chatillon-le-Duc against strong enemy resistance.
He was killed by artillery shell fragments in the loin.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com – 1930/1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / US WW2 Hospital Admission Cards, History 3rd Infantry Division WWII, www.findagrave.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Andy/ Gautier Jacmaire