Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pfc. Wiley Gwin King

U.S. Army

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. Pfc. Wiley Gwin King Marker

Inscription.
March 7, 1919 - April 14, 1945
Died in service
World War II

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

Location. 33° 14.84′ N, 84° 15.711′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 6th Street and East Taylor Street (Georgia Route 16), on the right when traveling north on South 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 E Taylor St, Griffin GA 30224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. Cecil Pace Hurst (here, next to this marker); PFC. Willie James Walker, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Fireman First Class John Clarence Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Linwood Ray Biles (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Ira G. Goolsby, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Cpl. M.H. Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); John Joseph Boggs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sgt. James W. Parsons (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.

More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA,

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a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that links to the soldier's biography on the project's website.

Regarding Pfc. Wiley Gwin King. He was killed in fighting near the Po River in Germany just two days before Germany's unconditional surrender. He was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and other commendations.

Also see . . . PFC Wiley Gwin King. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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