Herston Franklin KING

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NOK: Mrs AK King (mother), Norbiton Rd, Foxton later Futter St, Foxton

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Date of birth:	11 July 1919
Date of death:	30 August 1942
Place of birth:	Foxton, New Zealand
Awards:	1939-45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal
Occupation:	Farming from school then Woolpack & Textile Factory
Last known residence:	Foxton, New Zealand
Cause of death:	Killed in action
Place of death:	El Alamein Western Desert
Buried where:	El Alamein War Cemetery. II. F 2A
Spouses name:	Unmarried
Fathers name:	George Henry King
Mothers name:	Alice Kate (née Satherley)
Siblings:	Una Joyce, Lloyd George Abraham, Verna Kate, Maurice Stewart (Herston's twin), Melva Nolena, Rena Maud, and Joy Mildred
Theatres of war:	Middle East
Surname:	KING
War memorial:	Foxton
Place enlisted:	Palmerston North
Christian names:	Herston Franklin
School:	Foxton Primary; Foxton DHS
Wars:	WW 11
Service number:	66300
Date enlisted:	26 November 1940
Final rank:	Gunner
Regiment or service:	6th Field Artillery Regt NZ Artillery
User reference:	1.29