World War II Honoree

Richard L. Balzer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Inman, Kansas

Honored By

Anna Balzer

Relationship

Daughter

Served in the European Theater. Began service in Company D of the 515th and ended service in Company F of the 504th, both under the 13th Airborne Division. Received the Rifleman Ribbon, the Sharpshooter medal and ribbon, Unit Citation for European Theater, Croix De Guerre, Croix De Coup, Combat Rifleman Badge, and combat star. He had 26 total jumps.