KING, Peter Frederick

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Also seen as: 
KING, Peter Frank
Rank: 
Lieutenant
Unit / Base: 
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Army Dental Corps
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Royal New Zealand Artillery
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
7536394 & 328163
Honours & Awards: 
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Peter King was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations in NW Europe [1].
  • 03.07.1944, Sergeant (Acting Troop Sergeant Major) 'C' Troop, granted an Immediate Emergency Commission from the ranks [2][2a].
  • 21.12.1949 relinquished his commission, granted honorary rank of Lieutenant [3].
  • 1952, Captain, 16 New Zealand Field Regiment, service no.206382, recommended for the Distinguished Service Order (for gallantry, coolness under fire, and outstanding tenacity during operations in Korea on 4 November 1951. He was wounded 3 times during this action [4].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37302, page 5000.
[1] National Archives file WO 373/55/119.
[2] London Gazette 36786, page 5137.
[2a] Linked Content below.
[3] London Gazette 38786, page 6019.
[4] Award Recommendations / National Archives file WO 373/115/70.
[4b] London Gazette 
[4c] Commando Association newsletter 14 issued March 1952.
 
Notes
First and middle names reversed as Frederick Peter in [2] and [3] above
 
Additional content: 
4 Commando 'C' Troop names
Archive pages : 
No 4 Commando
Korean War

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