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PFC George Andrew King
19 Sep 1915 – 8 Jan 1945
| Birth | 19 Sep 1915 |
| Death | 8 Jan 1945 |
| Cemetery | Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial Hamm , Canton de Luxembourg , Luxembourg , Luxembourg |
| Added by | LuxAmCem on 08 Sep 2015 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56062031 |
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Entered the service from Tennessee.
Bio
George Andrew King entered service in World War II in April, 1944. He was wounded and out of action for six weeks. He received his first Purple Heart for being wounded. He went back into action on December 26, 1944 and was killed on January 8, 1945, he recieved his second Purple Heart. He was also awarded the Rifleman's Badge for sharp shooter and the Gold Star. His regiment was in the vicinity of Wiltz, Luxembourg during the Battle of the Bulge when he was killed in action. George Andrew King is buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg, H, 5, 37. He served with the 26th Division under General Patton. Memorial also created at Coker Hill Chapel Cemetery, Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee, along side of his wife.
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PFC 328 INF 26 DIV
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- Mary A. King 1895–1905
- Josie Ethel King Reagan 1906–1957
- Bessie Mae King 1908–1930
- Jep King 1911–1924
- PFC George Andrew King 1915–1945
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