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KING, George Frank - Date of
birth
13 February 1913 -
Age
32 - Place of
birth
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas -
Hometown
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
37522768 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
194th Glider Infantry Regiment,
17th Airborne Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
25 March 1945 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Wesel, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 13 | 9 |
Immediate family
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Members
Robert E. King (uncle)
Lulu King (aunt)
William King (brother)
Harley King (brother)
Charles King (brother)
Jessie M. Gillham (sister)
More information
Pfc George F. King was raised by his aunt and uncle. He attended Argetine High School.He enlisted in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on 16 April 1943.
The picture was taken in 1928.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, 1930 Census, www.ww2-airborne.us, The Wyandotte County Record - 27 April 1945
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Argentine High School yearbook 1928