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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John J. Balchus

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM MAY 22, 1942 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON MAY 24, 1944. SERVED WITH HEADQUARTERS, 338TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 85TH INFANTRY DIVISION. WAS KILLED IN ACTION WHILE IN ITALY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL.