World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frederick R. Ballen
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Honored By
Ms. Sharon G. Ballen
Relationship
Daughter-in-law
16 months in the European Theater, aboard the USS Augusta heavy cruiser. The Invasion of Africa and part of the Atlantic Fleet. 2-1/2 years in the Pacific Theater, on the heavy cruiser USS Cambria. Participated in all invasions and sea battles in the Pacific until torpedoed off Japan. Detached October 1945.