Photo #: NH 105348
Chief Water Tender John King, USN
John King was twice awarded the Medal of Honor, in both cases
for "heroism in the line of his profession" during
boiler accidents. The first was on board USS Vicksburg
(Gunboat # 11) on 29 May 1901, and the second was on board USS
Salem (Scout Cruiser # 3) on 13 September 1909.
The Medal of Honor is on the left in the top row of medals worn
by Chief Watertender King in this portrait photograph, which
was probably taken soon after the First World War.
Courtesy of the King Family.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 51KB; 580 x 765 pixels
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