| Regimental number | 4641 |
| Place of birth | Griffith Siding, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hailstone Valley, Bullsbrook, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, A King, Hailstone Valley, Bullsbrook, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. As a runner he repeatedly went forward with messages to Companies through a most intense machine gun and rifle fire and never once failed to deliver his message. Throughout the operation Private KING showed a very high standard of courage and devotion to duty and his gallant conduct had a good effect on the other men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4642 Pte Alfred Albert KING, 48th Bn, killed in action, 8 August 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |