Frank Jaynes King
| Era | Cold War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer First Class |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 5 |
| Plaque Number | 27 |
Frank served in the Pacific and experienced extensive combat while participating in six island invasions on Saipan, Tinian, Peleliy, Leyte, Luzon, and Iwo Jima. As a landing craft coxswain, he transported soldiers and marines to the beach while braving enemy fire. He was a Patriot, American Hero, and beloved husband.
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat Action, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct w/5 stars, Naval
Reserves, American Campaign, Navy Occupation Service, National Defense Service, Philippine Presidential
Unit Citation, Philippine Liberation w/2 stars
Frank served in the Pacific and experienced extensive combat while participating in six island invasions on Saipan,
Tinian, Peleliu, Leyte, Luzon and IWO Jima. As a landing craft coxswain, he transported Soldiers and Marines to the
beach while braving enemy fire. He was a Patriot, American Hero and beloved husband.
Plaque Wall Map
