Texas Military Forces
Hall of Honor
Lewis O.
King
 Chief
Warrant Officer Lewis O. King began his military career on Jan. 1, 1946,
when he enlisted as a private in the United States Army. He was assigned
to an anti-aircraft artillery battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas, and served
in the U.S. Army's first guided missile unit.
On Jan. 1, 1949, Chief Warrant Officer King enlisted in HHC, 90th USAR
Division, serving in the G-4 section until Dec. 1, 1955, at which time
he was transferred to Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, as chief of
supply and logistics as an Army Guard technician. He was subsequently
promoted to Sergeant Major and served in that capacity until Nov. 30,
1967, when he was transferred to Headquarters, STARC. He was promoted to
the rank of Warrant Officer and assigned as chief Employee Service
Division of the Technician Personnel Office. From April 1, 1969 until
his retirement on Dec. 1, 1987, Chief Warrant Officer King served as the
administrative assistant to the Adjutant General of Texas,
administrative assistant to the director of personnel, and
administrative assistant to the chief of staff of the Texas Army
National Guard.
Chief Warrant Officer King assumed the position of associate director of
the National Guard Association of Texas on Dec. 1, 1978, and acceded to
office of executive director on Jan. 1, 1987. During his tenure as
executive director of NGAT, Chief Warrant Officer King was responsible
for the sponsorship and passage of numerous bills providing significant
benefits for members of the military forces of Texas. Following his
military retirement, he has continued to serve as a member of the Texas
Guard Legislative Task Force, and during the 76th Legislature played a
significant role in securing passage of SB 525 and SB 526, providing
extended benefits to members of the military forces of Texas and tuition
assistance for members of the Texas National Guard.
Chief Warrant Officer King also had provided national leadership in the
National Guard Executive Directors Association of the United States, and
was instrumental in the debt free construction of the Texas Guard All
Faiths Chapel at Camp Mabry.
Chief Warrant Officer King is the recipient of numerous awards and
decorations, including the NGAUS Distinguished Service Medal, the Lone
Star Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Meritorious Service Medal,
the Army Commendation Medal and the Texas Meritorious Service Medal.
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