World War II Honoree

John E. Balkiewicz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Florence, John Jr. and Lynn

Relationship

Wife, Son and Daughter

SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT AND BALL TURRET GUNNER ASSIGNED TO THE 450TH BOMB GROUP 'COTTONTAILS 721ST,' 15TH AIR FORCES. STATIONED IN MANDURIA, ITALY AND FLEW 50 COMBAT MISSIONS IN B-24 LIBERATORS. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE STARS AND AIR CREW WINGS.