Edward P. King

Edward Postell King, Jr. (July 4, 1884 – August 31, 1958) was a major general in the United States Army who gained prominence for leading the defense of the Bataan Peninsula in the Battle of Bataan against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II.

For other people named Edward King, see Edward King (disambiguation).
Edward Postell King
General Edward King
Born(1884-07-04)July 4, 1884
Atlanta, Georgia
DiedAugust 31, 1958(1958-08-31) (aged 74)
Brunswick, Georgia
Place of burial
Cemetery of St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
Flat Rock, NC
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1908–1946
Rank Major General
Service number0-2442
Commands heldCommanding General, Northern Luzon
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
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