| Regimental number | 1096 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | 59 Durham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Donald King, 59 Durham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | V.C. Corner (Panel No 2), Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 117 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Sydney, 9 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 11 December 1915. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 16 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916. Killed in action, 20 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Brother's address subsequently 52 Scotia Street, Moone Ponds, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KING David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
