World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Juan Najera Balcorta
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
El Paso, Texas
Honored By
Son
HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER FOUGHT WITH GREAT DETERMINATION AND PREVENTED THE ENEMY FROM CAPTURING THE POSITION IN THE VICINITY OF HILL 5000,MOUNTAIN PROVINCE,LUZON,PHILIPPINE ISLAND ON APRIL 14 1945. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. AWARDED BRONZE STAR.