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John King Memorial - Medal of Honor, Philippine-American War

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Details:

On the north side of the road.

Monument

A life-sized bronze statue of John King stands in full U.S. Navy uniform, with medals displayed on his chest, including depictions of his two Medal of Honor awards, sculpted by local artist Rick Lewis. The statue rests on a square stone pedestal featuring a bronze plaque engraved with his name and a commemorative inscription.

Source of photos: www.tripadvisor.at, www.google.com/maps

Monument Text:

 

JOHN KING

(1862-1938)

US Navy 

Curraigh Bui, Ballinrobe

Twice awarded the US Medal of Honor for Bravery

Commemorates:

People:

John King

Units:

U.S.S. Massachusetts

U.S.S. Salem

United States Navy

Wars:

Philippine-American War

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