PFC Joseph Deward King, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Carrboro, NC.
Private First Class Joseph Deward King was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC King served our country until May 23rd, 1967 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Joseph died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on February 14th, 1947 in Carrboro, North Carolina. PFC King is on panel 20E, line 091 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
CARRBORO: A Carrboro native has been killed in action in Vietnam, one year to the day he had entered the Army. PFC Joseph Deward King, 20, a native of Orange County, attended school in Chapel Hill, was killed Tuesday,. He entered the Army on May 23, 1966 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and Advanced Individual Training(AIT) at Fort Benning, Georgia. He had been in Vietnam since last November 1st as a member of Company C of the 199th Light Infantry Division. Survivors are his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank King of Carrboro, two sisters, Mrs William T Keeler of Hillsbourough and Ms John W Keefer of Durham.; three brothers, Sgt James C King of Fort Benning, Georgia, Airman 1st Class David L King of Oklahoma and Robert L King of Carrboro; his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherman Edmonds of Route 1, Chapel Hill.
I grew up with Joseph King in a small town in Orange County, North Carolina. Carrboro's main reason for existing was the textile mill and as a bedroom community for Chapel Hill and the University of NC. I knew Joseph King and knew his family well. He was never called "Joe", he always went by Joseph. In Carrboro, NC in the 50's and 60's everyone knew everyone else, that's just how it was in a southern small town. Joseph King was from a large family and he was a tough kid who grew up with very little in the way of luxuries, in fact I don't remember the family ever having a car. They were a very religious family and they'd walk across town to the Church of God every Sunday. His Dad walked to church any time the doors were opened as long as he was able. He would come by our house, since the church was just a couple of blocks from the house I grew up in, and if we were out in the yard playing we'd always speak to Mr. King and he'd reply but never slow down; he was on is way to worship or going home to his family. I don't know of a man that was more devoted to his God and his church than Joseph's father and I know Joseph's death hurt Mr. King terribly but the man never lost his faith or his witness to that community of what faith and devotion were all about. I joined the Army in '68, a year after Joseph's death, and went to Vietnam in '69. I served my tour, came home, got married, went to college, graduated, raised a family and recently celebrated my 36th wedding anniversary. These things Joseph King never got a chance to do, WHY? The freedoms we enjoy and all too often take for granted are not free. The freedoms we enjoy as Americans come at a high price of sacrifice, blood, pain and death for some. So far every American generation that has been asked has stepped forward and willingly given of its youth to insure America remains the greatest country on earth. This small town young man was asked to make the ultimate sacrifice in the early hours of 23 May 1967 defending a small town and the freedom of its people. Joseph's infantry platoon, a total force of 26 American Soldiers, faced 2 companies of the 48th Viet Cong Battalion, estimated force of 180-200 VC locals, at the Battle of Van Tuong 1. The Americans won this battle but at the cost of 5 killed and 15 wounded. (Google search The Battle of Van Tuong 1 to learn more). Bynie Riggsbee, SP5, 1/92d FA, Pleiku RVN, 10/69 - 10/70, [email protected].
As a member of 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 4th Bn, 31st Infantry Brigade, PFC King gave his all defending bunker 7, his fellow soldiers, and the people of Van Tuong 1. Arnold M. Huskins, [email protected].
Hey Joe, I remember the days we played Football. We went to school together, played together. I remember the day I learned of your Death, The whole town cried. I went to Vietnam, I came home and I never forgot those who went and served and died in that hell. I salute you! Wayne Godfrey, Carrboro, NC 27514, [email protected].
He was a friend of my fathers. A Good Friend Indeed. My Dad was a dear friend of Joe's. He said Joe was a bright young kid who was a friend to all. A real loss to this country. He really liked Joe and will always remember him. RIP, tom haskell, [email protected].
Boyhood friend. He attended Chapel Hill Senior High School. Best rival I ever knew. Spent many nights shooting hoop til midnight with Joe in Carrboro at girl's house we both liked...1 on 1...we became better at bball but neither of us got the girl...wandering drunk one night after 7 yrs. in the Corps (66-73) visiting in DC, stumbled thru the bush and I was at the Wall...went straight to Joe and did a rubbing...the Wall had not been on my itinerary at all...framed rubbing hung on my wall (classroom wall) for many years in Calif where I taught jr. high until I was able to take it down...rest in peace...you most of all deserve it...thanks. Dallis Duty, 2626 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 9592, [email protected].
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank King, 501 Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
Private First Class Joseph Deward King was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC King served our country until May 23rd, 1967 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Joseph died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on February 14th, 1947 in Carrboro, North Carolina. PFC King is on panel 20E, line 091 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
CARRBORO: A Carrboro native has been killed in action in Vietnam, one year to the day he had entered the Army. PFC Joseph Deward King, 20, a native of Orange County, attended school in Chapel Hill, was killed Tuesday,. He entered the Army on May 23, 1966 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and Advanced Individual Training(AIT) at Fort Benning, Georgia. He had been in Vietnam since last November 1st as a member of Company C of the 199th Light Infantry Division. Survivors are his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank King of Carrboro, two sisters, Mrs William T Keeler of Hillsbourough and Ms John W Keefer of Durham.; three brothers, Sgt James C King of Fort Benning, Georgia, Airman 1st Class David L King of Oklahoma and Robert L King of Carrboro; his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherman Edmonds of Route 1, Chapel Hill.
I grew up with Joseph King in a small town in Orange County, North Carolina. Carrboro's main reason for existing was the textile mill and as a bedroom community for Chapel Hill and the University of NC. I knew Joseph King and knew his family well. He was never called "Joe", he always went by Joseph. In Carrboro, NC in the 50's and 60's everyone knew everyone else, that's just how it was in a southern small town. Joseph King was from a large family and he was a tough kid who grew up with very little in the way of luxuries, in fact I don't remember the family ever having a car. They were a very religious family and they'd walk across town to the Church of God every Sunday. His Dad walked to church any time the doors were opened as long as he was able. He would come by our house, since the church was just a couple of blocks from the house I grew up in, and if we were out in the yard playing we'd always speak to Mr. King and he'd reply but never slow down; he was on is way to worship or going home to his family. I don't know of a man that was more devoted to his God and his church than Joseph's father and I know Joseph's death hurt Mr. King terribly but the man never lost his faith or his witness to that community of what faith and devotion were all about. I joined the Army in '68, a year after Joseph's death, and went to Vietnam in '69. I served my tour, came home, got married, went to college, graduated, raised a family and recently celebrated my 36th wedding anniversary. These things Joseph King never got a chance to do, WHY? The freedoms we enjoy and all too often take for granted are not free. The freedoms we enjoy as Americans come at a high price of sacrifice, blood, pain and death for some. So far every American generation that has been asked has stepped forward and willingly given of its youth to insure America remains the greatest country on earth. This small town young man was asked to make the ultimate sacrifice in the early hours of 23 May 1967 defending a small town and the freedom of its people. Joseph's infantry platoon, a total force of 26 American Soldiers, faced 2 companies of the 48th Viet Cong Battalion, estimated force of 180-200 VC locals, at the Battle of Van Tuong 1. The Americans won this battle but at the cost of 5 killed and 15 wounded. (Google search The Battle of Van Tuong 1 to learn more). Bynie Riggsbee, SP5, 1/92d FA, Pleiku RVN, 10/69 - 10/70, [email protected].
As a member of 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 4th Bn, 31st Infantry Brigade, PFC King gave his all defending bunker 7, his fellow soldiers, and the people of Van Tuong 1. Arnold M. Huskins, [email protected].
Hey Joe, I remember the days we played Football. We went to school together, played together. I remember the day I learned of your Death, The whole town cried. I went to Vietnam, I came home and I never forgot those who went and served and died in that hell. I salute you! Wayne Godfrey, Carrboro, NC 27514, [email protected].
He was a friend of my fathers. A Good Friend Indeed. My Dad was a dear friend of Joe's. He said Joe was a bright young kid who was a friend to all. A real loss to this country. He really liked Joe and will always remember him. RIP, tom haskell, [email protected].
Boyhood friend. He attended Chapel Hill Senior High School. Best rival I ever knew. Spent many nights shooting hoop til midnight with Joe in Carrboro at girl's house we both liked...1 on 1...we became better at bball but neither of us got the girl...wandering drunk one night after 7 yrs. in the Corps (66-73) visiting in DC, stumbled thru the bush and I was at the Wall...went straight to Joe and did a rubbing...the Wall had not been on my itinerary at all...framed rubbing hung on my wall (classroom wall) for many years in Calif where I taught jr. high until I was able to take it down...rest in peace...you most of all deserve it...thanks. Dallis Duty, 2626 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 9592, [email protected].
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank King, 501 Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
PFC Joseph Deward King, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Carrboro, NC.
Private First Class Joseph Deward King was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC King served our country until May 23rd, 1967 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Joseph died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on February 14th, 1947 in Carrboro, North Carolina. PFC King is on panel 20E, line 091 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
CARRBORO: A Carrboro native has been killed in action in Vietnam, one year to the day he had entered the Army. PFC Joseph Deward King, 20, a native of Orange County, attended school in Chapel Hill, was killed Tuesday,. He entered the Army on May 23, 1966 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and Advanced Individual Training(AIT) at Fort Benning, Georgia. He had been in Vietnam since last November 1st as a member of Company C of the 199th Light Infantry Division. Survivors are his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank King of Carrboro, two sisters, Mrs William T Keeler of Hillsbourough and Ms John W Keefer of Durham.; three brothers, Sgt James C King of Fort Benning, Georgia, Airman 1st Class David L King of Oklahoma and Robert L King of Carrboro; his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherman Edmonds of Route 1, Chapel Hill.
I grew up with Joseph King in a small town in Orange County, North Carolina. Carrboro's main reason for existing was the textile mill and as a bedroom community for Chapel Hill and the University of NC. I knew Joseph King and knew his family well. He was never called "Joe", he always went by Joseph. In Carrboro, NC in the 50's and 60's everyone knew everyone else, that's just how it was in a southern small town. Joseph King was from a large family and he was a tough kid who grew up with very little in the way of luxuries, in fact I don't remember the family ever having a car. They were a very religious family and they'd walk across town to the Church of God every Sunday. His Dad walked to church any time the doors were opened as long as he was able. He would come by our house, since the church was just a couple of blocks from the house I grew up in, and if we were out in the yard playing we'd always speak to Mr. King and he'd reply but never slow down; he was on is way to worship or going home to his family. I don't know of a man that was more devoted to his God and his church than Joseph's father and I know Joseph's death hurt Mr. King terribly but the man never lost his faith or his witness to that community of what faith and devotion were all about. I joined the Army in '68, a year after Joseph's death, and went to Vietnam in '69. I served my tour, came home, got married, went to college, graduated, raised a family and recently celebrated my 36th wedding anniversary. These things Joseph King never got a chance to do, WHY? The freedoms we enjoy and all too often take for granted are not free. The freedoms we enjoy as Americans come at a high price of sacrifice, blood, pain and death for some. So far every American generation that has been asked has stepped forward and willingly given of its youth to insure America remains the greatest country on earth. This small town young man was asked to make the ultimate sacrifice in the early hours of 23 May 1967 defending a small town and the freedom of its people. Joseph's infantry platoon, a total force of 26 American Soldiers, faced 2 companies of the 48th Viet Cong Battalion, estimated force of 180-200 VC locals, at the Battle of Van Tuong 1. The Americans won this battle but at the cost of 5 killed and 15 wounded. (Google search The Battle of Van Tuong 1 to learn more). Bynie Riggsbee, SP5, 1/92d FA, Pleiku RVN, 10/69 - 10/70, [email protected].
As a member of 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 4th Bn, 31st Infantry Brigade, PFC King gave his all defending bunker 7, his fellow soldiers, and the people of Van Tuong 1. Arnold M. Huskins, [email protected].
Hey Joe, I remember the days we played Football. We went to school together, played together. I remember the day I learned of your Death, The whole town cried. I went to Vietnam, I came home and I never forgot those who went and served and died in that hell. I salute you! Wayne Godfrey, Carrboro, NC 27514, [email protected].
He was a friend of my fathers. A Good Friend Indeed. My Dad was a dear friend of Joe's. He said Joe was a bright young kid who was a friend to all. A real loss to this country. He really liked Joe and will always remember him. RIP, tom haskell, [email protected].
Boyhood friend. He attended Chapel Hill Senior High School. Best rival I ever knew. Spent many nights shooting hoop til midnight with Joe in Carrboro at girl's house we both liked...1 on 1...we became better at bball but neither of us got the girl...wandering drunk one night after 7 yrs. in the Corps (66-73) visiting in DC, stumbled thru the bush and I was at the Wall...went straight to Joe and did a rubbing...the Wall had not been on my itinerary at all...framed rubbing hung on my wall (classroom wall) for many years in Calif where I taught jr. high until I was able to take it down...rest in peace...you most of all deserve it...thanks. Dallis Duty, 2626 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 9592, [email protected].
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank King, 501 Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
Private First Class Joseph Deward King was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC King served our country until May 23rd, 1967 in Quang Nagai, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. Joseph died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on February 14th, 1947 in Carrboro, North Carolina. PFC King is on panel 20E, line 091 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
CARRBORO: A Carrboro native has been killed in action in Vietnam, one year to the day he had entered the Army. PFC Joseph Deward King, 20, a native of Orange County, attended school in Chapel Hill, was killed Tuesday,. He entered the Army on May 23, 1966 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and Advanced Individual Training(AIT) at Fort Benning, Georgia. He had been in Vietnam since last November 1st as a member of Company C of the 199th Light Infantry Division. Survivors are his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank King of Carrboro, two sisters, Mrs William T Keeler of Hillsbourough and Ms John W Keefer of Durham.; three brothers, Sgt James C King of Fort Benning, Georgia, Airman 1st Class David L King of Oklahoma and Robert L King of Carrboro; his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherman Edmonds of Route 1, Chapel Hill.
I grew up with Joseph King in a small town in Orange County, North Carolina. Carrboro's main reason for existing was the textile mill and as a bedroom community for Chapel Hill and the University of NC. I knew Joseph King and knew his family well. He was never called "Joe", he always went by Joseph. In Carrboro, NC in the 50's and 60's everyone knew everyone else, that's just how it was in a southern small town. Joseph King was from a large family and he was a tough kid who grew up with very little in the way of luxuries, in fact I don't remember the family ever having a car. They were a very religious family and they'd walk across town to the Church of God every Sunday. His Dad walked to church any time the doors were opened as long as he was able. He would come by our house, since the church was just a couple of blocks from the house I grew up in, and if we were out in the yard playing we'd always speak to Mr. King and he'd reply but never slow down; he was on is way to worship or going home to his family. I don't know of a man that was more devoted to his God and his church than Joseph's father and I know Joseph's death hurt Mr. King terribly but the man never lost his faith or his witness to that community of what faith and devotion were all about. I joined the Army in '68, a year after Joseph's death, and went to Vietnam in '69. I served my tour, came home, got married, went to college, graduated, raised a family and recently celebrated my 36th wedding anniversary. These things Joseph King never got a chance to do, WHY? The freedoms we enjoy and all too often take for granted are not free. The freedoms we enjoy as Americans come at a high price of sacrifice, blood, pain and death for some. So far every American generation that has been asked has stepped forward and willingly given of its youth to insure America remains the greatest country on earth. This small town young man was asked to make the ultimate sacrifice in the early hours of 23 May 1967 defending a small town and the freedom of its people. Joseph's infantry platoon, a total force of 26 American Soldiers, faced 2 companies of the 48th Viet Cong Battalion, estimated force of 180-200 VC locals, at the Battle of Van Tuong 1. The Americans won this battle but at the cost of 5 killed and 15 wounded. (Google search The Battle of Van Tuong 1 to learn more). Bynie Riggsbee, SP5, 1/92d FA, Pleiku RVN, 10/69 - 10/70, [email protected].
As a member of 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 4th Bn, 31st Infantry Brigade, PFC King gave his all defending bunker 7, his fellow soldiers, and the people of Van Tuong 1. Arnold M. Huskins, [email protected].
Hey Joe, I remember the days we played Football. We went to school together, played together. I remember the day I learned of your Death, The whole town cried. I went to Vietnam, I came home and I never forgot those who went and served and died in that hell. I salute you! Wayne Godfrey, Carrboro, NC 27514, [email protected].
He was a friend of my fathers. A Good Friend Indeed. My Dad was a dear friend of Joe's. He said Joe was a bright young kid who was a friend to all. A real loss to this country. He really liked Joe and will always remember him. RIP, tom haskell, [email protected].
Boyhood friend. He attended Chapel Hill Senior High School. Best rival I ever knew. Spent many nights shooting hoop til midnight with Joe in Carrboro at girl's house we both liked...1 on 1...we became better at bball but neither of us got the girl...wandering drunk one night after 7 yrs. in the Corps (66-73) visiting in DC, stumbled thru the bush and I was at the Wall...went straight to Joe and did a rubbing...the Wall had not been on my itinerary at all...framed rubbing hung on my wall (classroom wall) for many years in Calif where I taught jr. high until I was able to take it down...rest in peace...you most of all deserve it...thanks. Dallis Duty, 2626 Lakewest Drive Chico CA 9592, [email protected].
He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank King, 501 Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, USARV.
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.
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