World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Ballard
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Michael J. Ballard
Relationship
Son
FIRST STARTED WITH THE MERCHANT MARINE, THEN ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AND JOINED THE SEABEES. WENT TO OKINAWA WITH THE 147TH NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. AWARDED A CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS CONDUCT.