Korean War
| Service # | 19039842 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 29 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Balanag was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Balanag was a member of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on April 29, 1951 and died of those wounds later that day.