[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E315-E316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE BRAVERY AND SERVICE OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN J. KING

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and 
recognize the bravery of

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United States Army Private First Class John J. King.
  John ``JJ'' King was born on March 22, 1920 in Troy, New York to 
Jennie and Herbert King. In 1940, at the age of 20, he enlisted in the 
United States Army. As a member of the Army's 36th Infantry Division 
during the Second World War, Private King was trained as a Rifleman and 
participated in campaigns across Europe, including the Naples-Foggia, 
Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Sicily, and Southern France campaigns. After five 
years of active-duty service, Private King was honorably discharged in 
1945 and returned home to Troy.
  For his courageous service in combat, Private King was highly 
decorated. His recognitions include the American Defense Service Medal, 
the Bronze Star Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service 
Medal with a Bronze Arrowhead, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple 
Heart.
  Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Mr. King spent eight 
years working at the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Company. During that time, 
he continued his service to his community as an active member with both 
the Disabled American Veterans and the Civil Air Patrol. Mr. King was a 
devoted husband, son, and father; he regularly attended services at his 
local church and loved spending time with his wife, Josephine, and 
their three daughters. Sadly, in September of 1959, at the age of just 
39, Mr. King passed away following a long decline in health. He was 
survived by his three children, five siblings, and his beloved wife.
  Throughout his life, Mr. King showed exceptional dedication to his 
country, his community, and his family. On behalf of New York's 21st 
District, it is my honor to recognize the sacrifices and celebrate the 
courage of Private First Class John ``JJ'' King.

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