World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Michael Balen
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lincoln, Illinois
Honored By
Samuel T. Balen
Relationship
Brother
SURVIVED PEARL HARBOR ATTACK ABOARD THE USS HONOLULU. LATER SERVED ON AIRCRAFT CARRIERS IN THE PACIFIC FLEET COMMANDED BY ADMIRALS IN CHARGE OF PACIFIC NAVAL OPERATIONS.