Reynold J. King
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Sixth Army Group, General Orders No. 13 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Reynold J. King (32211556), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Special Services Force, in action against enemy forces on 15 August 1944. Technician Fourth Grade King’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.