Korean War
| Service # | 13309407 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 6 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Balog was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Balog was a member of a 75mm recoilless rifle team with Company H, 2nd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On September 6, 1950, he was defending his position against a numerically superior force near Am-Sin, South Korea. When it became necessary for his team to withdraw, he volunteered to remain and cover the withdrawal. After the team withdrew, his position was overrun and he was mortally wounded.