HJR243 Summary

• Commends Corporal Cleveland King, Jr. (Retired), United States Marine Corps, of Huntsville, Alabama, for his heroism during the Vietnam War.

• Recognizes King's awards including the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," and Purple Heart Medal with Two Gold Stars for actions on March 1, 1969, March 3, 1969, and wounds received on August 26, 1968, and March 1 and March 5, 1969.

• Acknowledges the belated official presentation of these medals in 2012, occurring 43 years after the last cited action and 37 years after the Vietnam War ended.

• Credits King with saving the lives of several wounded Marines through his brave actions under hostile fire while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division.

• Recognizes King's additional decorations including the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Campaign Stars, and other honors.