World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elvin L. Balch
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
West Des Moines, Iowa
Honored By
Mrs. Wilma J. Balch
Relationship
Wife
Radio Operator in the Asiatic-Pacific. Served on ships from Hawaii to Japan. Was part of the landing forces in Japan. Qualified to wear WWII Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Amphibious Force Insignia Ribbon.