Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
John King
Details
- Rank: Watertender (Highest Rank: Chief Watertender)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Vicksburg - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 29, 1901
- Medal of Honor Action Place: U.S.S. Vicksburg, Philippine Islands
Citation
First Award: On board the U.S.S. Vicksburg, for heroism in the line of his profession at the time of the accident to the boiler, 29 May 1901.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 1901
- Born: February 7, 1862, County Mayo, Ireland
- Died: May 20, 1938, Hot Springs, AR, United States
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (MH), Hot Springs, AR, United States