Jeff King – Sergeant, United States Army

Born on March 15, 1860, he served as an Army Scout with Troop L, 2nd United States Cavalry and in both the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American War. He died on January 24, 1964 and is buried in Section 35, adjacent to the Memorial Amphitheater. He is reportedly the oldest person buried in Arlington (nearly 104 years old at the time of his death).

KING, JEFF

  • SGT TROOP L 2ND REGT US CAVALRY AUS
  • VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
  • DATE OF BIRTH: 03/15/1860
  • DATE OF DEATH: 01/18/1964
  • DATE OF INTERMENT: 01/24/1964
  • BURIED AT: SECTION 35  SITE 1566
  • ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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