| Surname: | King |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Pte A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | P/6784 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Swindon. Formerly L/Sgt. 1 Coldsteam Guards, No. 7961. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (1/7620) and rose, Victory and War Medals and L S & GC Medal (AO 150 of 1927). First served abroad (1) France 15/8/1914. Post 1920 No. 7681902, Sgt. Post war address: C/O Garrison Adjutant, Belfast, Ireland. National Roll of the Great War 1914 - 1918, Section IV, Southampton, page 222. He was already in the army at the outbreak of war and in August 1914 was sent to the Western Front where he saw much active service on various sectors. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in September 1919 for the exceptionally good work during the war and also holds the 1914 Star and the General Service and Victory Medals. In November 1919 he was discharged. 76 Romsey Road, Southampton. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31370 Page: 6911 June 3, 1919) |
| Citation: | France. Devotion to duty. Pte (T/Sgt). George King. |