World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Balsley
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
John J. Graf
Relationship
Friend
He was in England with the 8th Air Force flying 35 Missions as a Gunner. He was shot down twice but crash landed safely in Allied Territory. He was awarded the European Theater Ribbon with 6 Battle Stars, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and a Purple Heart Medal.