Over 70 years after he left the jungles of Burma and 16 years after his death, the widow of Army Sgt. Albert King received the medals he earned as a member of Merrill's Marauders, the 5307th Composite Group (Provisional). Dot King received his Purple Heart, Good Conduct and World War II Victory Medals as well as his Ranger tab in a small ceremony at the Holly Hill Baptist Church in Burlington, N.C., June 26. The ceremony was conducted by the 81st Regional Support Command and attended by family and friends of the late war hero, who had previously received the Silver and Bronze Stars, American Defense Service and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medals. Here, each of the speakers wait their turn. From left to right are, Reverend Paul West, Reverend Kenny Black, 81st RSC Command Sgt. Maj. William Payne, Burlington Mayor Ronnie Wall and 81st RSC Historian Dr. John Boyd.
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 07.01.2014 14:25 |
| Photo ID: | 1430025 |
| VIRIN: | 140626-A-IL912-017 |
| Resolution: | 2592x1728 |
| Size: | 1.93 MB |
| Location: | BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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