Clyde King (rower), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clyde King (rower)

American rear admiral and rower

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1898

Place of Birth: Montezuma, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 20-Aug-1982

Profession: military officer, rower

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Clyde Whitlock King (September 6, 1898 – August 20, 1982) was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. King was born in Montezuma, Iowa.
In 1920, he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy (USNA), which won the gold medal in the men's eight.He graduated from USNA in 1922, served during World War II and Korea, and rose to the rank of rear admiral.
King died in Mill Valley, California, and is buried with his wife Marjorie in Golden Gate National Cemetery.