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NH 70299-KN John King

John King
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Title: John King
Caption: Watertender John King was born in Ireland, 7 February 1865. Served in the United States Navy from July 1893 until August 1919. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism while serving in VICKSBURG in 1901. The second Medal of Honor was awarded for heroism during the explosion of the boilers in SALEM. The DDG-3 was named in his honor. Oil painting portrait by Mr. Mario Zazzera of Naples, Italy, January 1969.
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Catalog #: NH 70299-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Painting by Mr. Mario Zazzera of Naples, Italy, January 1969.
After this Year: 1960
Before this Year: 1969
Original Medium: BW Photo, Color Photo, Oil Painting
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