Korean War
| Service # | 5445859 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | April 15 1969 |
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Balderman was awarded the Purple Heart and the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class Balderman was a member of the crew of an EC-121 surveillance aircraft, serving with the U.S. Navy. On April 15, 1969, while on a surveillance mission over the Sea of Japan in support of the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. All 31 crewmen were reported missing. He was presumed dead on May 2, 1969.