KING, David Hugh (1925-1946)
David King, born on 5 June 1925, was enrolled as a boarder at Geelong College on 16 February 1939. He left in December 1942. His address at entry was listed as 'Willawa', Caramut, Victoria and he had previously been apupil at Minhamite State School. He became a School Prefect in 1942.
In 1947, Pegasus reported his death:
'David Hugh King died at Epworth Hospital, Richmond, on December 20, 1946, after being ill for the greater part of the year. At the College, which he entered in 1939, he became a prefect in 1942 and passed the Leaving and Matriculation examinations. He held a clerical position with the Ford Motor Co. for a short period in 1943, then on reaching the age of 18 joined the R.A.A.F. As a Flying Officer (navigation and radio) he served in Mosquito planes of the 87th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, based on Darwin. Upon discharge in 1945 he had decided to work on his father's property at Caramut. His brother Peter left the College last year.'
His brother, Peter King (1929-1943) was also educated at Geelong College.
Sources: Pegasus June 1947 p50.