James Wood King | |
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| Born | August 13, 1842 Fabius, Michigan |
| Died | October 9, 1903 (aged 61) Coldwater, Michigan |
| Place of burial | Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–64 |
| Rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit | 11th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War
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| Other work | Clerk, newspaper editor, court stenographer |
James Wood King (August 13, 1842 – October 9, 1903) was a soldier, government clerk, and newspaper editor from the state of Michigan who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was resident in Tennessee for a time until he chose to leave to escape violence threats against his wife and child. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor for committing acts of conspicuous gallantry at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.