Thurman King

ASN: 35137487

King, Thurman t. Sgt.: Bronze Star Medal, GO 15, 1945.

35137487, Sergeant, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy for the period of 18 September, to 1 November, 1944, in Holland. Sergeant King landed by glider in Holland. Due to soft dirt the glider turned up on its nose, the jeep broke the tie ropes and was hurled through the nose of the glider, killing the driver and injuring the pilot. Sergeant King sustained a bruised chest and injured several ribs. Despite his injuries, which were painful and effected his breathing, Sergeant King assisted in removing the injured personnel and administering first aid and directing the removal of equipment from the wrecked glider. Sergeant King then proceeded to the designated battery position and there directed the collection of all the battery signal equipment as the gliders arrived. At about 1500 hours, 18 September, 1944, the battery was in position and ready to fire. It was due to Sergeant King’s efforts that the forward observer parties were so speedily equipped in conducting fire. The rapidity with which the battery was able to fire after landing and the continued support it was able to render in the attack was due to the quick assembly of signal equipment and the installation of wire equipment which Sergeant King directed. Such devotion and attention to duty were an inspiration to those who saw him and reflected on his attention to duty. He was an inspiration to those who saw him and reflected the highest credit on the military service. Entered military service from Lorraine, Ohio.

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Thurman King, 97, died September 7, 2006. God bless this hero.