World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Charles Ball
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Harlan, Montana
Honored By
Orville L. Kline
Rank: Corporal. Served with Company B, 31st Infantry Regiment attached to the Philippine Scouts in the Philippine Islands Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. Reported missing in action on Wednesday, April 8, 1942 during the Battle of Bataan, (Battle Dates: January 7-April 9, 1942). He died from artillery shelling by the Imperial Japanese forces near the banks of the Alangan River on Bataan. In remembrance of the Brave, his name is recorded in the Tablets of the Missing, memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery located at Fort Bonifacio, in the Philippine Islands. Decorations and Citations. Distinguished Service Cross awarded posthumously, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This Soldier, a Native American citizen, a descendant of the Stone Sioux tribe awarded the Purple Heart posthumously, who so gallantly gave his life for his country.