Dates of Rank
- Midshipman – June 1901
| Ensign | Lieutenant Junior Grade | Lieutenant | Lieutenant Commander | Commander | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | O-2 | O-3 | O-4 | O-5 | O-6 |
| 7 June 1903 | Never Held | 7 June 1906 | 1 July 1913 | 1 July 1917 | 21 September 1918 |
| Rear Admiral (lower half) | Rear Admiral (upper half) | Vice Admiral | Admiral | Fleet Admiral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-7 | O-8 | O-9 | O-10 | O-11 |
| Never Held | 26 April 1933 | 29 January 1938 | 1 February 1941 | 17 December 1944 |
King never held the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade although, for administrative reasons, his service record annotates his promotion to Lieutenant, and Lieutenant J.G., on the same day.
- All DOR referenced from Buell's "Master of Sea Power", pp. xii-xv.
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