Korean War
| Service # | 16320672 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 18 1951 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Balentine was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Balentine was a member of the 3rd Platoon, 25th Reconnaissance Company, 25th Infantry Division. On January 4, 1951, his unit was screening the north-western sector of Seoul, South Korea, when it became surrounded by the enemy. While trying to infiltrate enemy lines, he was taken prisoner and died while a prisoner on June 18, 1951.