KING LAWRENCE M

CPT Lawrence "Mike" M. King was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 12/22/2006 at the age of 62.6 from Lung Cancer
Williamsburg, VA
Flight Class 70-14
Date of Birth 05/10/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/7/1 CAV in 70-71, A/7/1 CAV in 71-72
Call signs in Vietnam COMANCHE 46, APACHE 26
This information was provided by Patricia King (wife)

More detail on this person: Lawrence M. King age: 62 born 5/10/1944 died: 12/22/06 in Williamsburg, VA from cancer.

Lt. Colonel Lawrence Michael 'Mike' King, 62, U.S. Army retired, passed away Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at his home in Williamsburg. Mike grew up in Dade City, Fla., and was a resident of Yorktown since 1989 before moving to Williamsburg 1 ? years ago. He retired from Fort Monroe in 1991 after 24 years of faithful service as a Lt. Col. in the Regular Army. Mike was a veteran of Viet Nam, serving two tours, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars, 13 Air Medals, and two RVN Gallantry Crosses.

He was a member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, the Blackhawk Association and the Distinguished Flying Cross Society. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association and was a member and range officer of the Lafayette Gun Club. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Patricia King of Williamsburg; two daughters, Kelly Michelle King of North Carolina and Tracey Denise King of Williamsburg; his mother, Olivia King of Dade City, Fla.; a sister, Jane Hollister of Macon, Ga.; and a granddaughter, Kayla Fowler of North Carolina. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. Inurnment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 5349 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23502.

From: Patricia King

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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