Korean War
| Service # | 18289729 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 14 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Balch was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
Corporal Balch was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously Wounded in Action by the enemy in South Korea on August 23, 1950 and returned to duty October 4, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 14, 1951.