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John Henry Balch
John Henry Balch (January 2, 1896 – October 15, 1980) was a United States Navy officer
and a recipient of the Medal of Honorfor his actions in World War I.
Balch enlisted in the Navy in Kansas City, Missouri under an officers training program. Prior to his enlistment on May 26, 1917, he had been a student at Kansas State University. After the training program, he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and served in France during World War I.
Medal of Honor citation

in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
BALCH, JOHN HENRY
- For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, with the 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines, in action at Vierzy, on 19 July 1918. Balch unhesitatingly and fearlessly exposed himself to terrific machinegun and high-explosive fire to succor the wounded as they fell in the attack, leaving his dressing station voluntarily and keeping up the work all day and late into the night unceasingly for 16 hours. Also in the action at Somme-Py on 5 October 1918, he exhibited exceptional bravery in establishing an advanced dressing station under heavy shellfire.
Other notable decorations
Silver Star (Interservice Award from US Army)
French Croix de Guerre with diploma
Italian Crux de Guerre
Portuguese Croix de Guerre
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