Ernest J. KING

Registration number06903117

Grade

Corporal

UnitF Co / 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

Division

82nd Airborne Division

date of death09/06/1944

Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut

Current cemeteryLong Island National Cemetery East Farmingdale Suffolk County, New York USA

Medals

Bronze Star Medal

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.

Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.

WWII Victory Medal

The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.

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