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1st Class Private, 118th Inf., 30th Div., Co. E. Born in Guilford County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. King. Husband of Mrs. M. C. King. Entered the service at High Point, N.C., July 9, 1915. Was sent to Camp Sevier, S. C., and from there to Camp Mills. Sailed for France May 11, 1918. Was in all battles with his company until October 6th. Sent to Base Hospital No. 6, in Rouen, France. Returned to USA March 27, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., March 31, 1919. Was on the Mexican border eight months.