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Podcast: Medal of Honor Podcast
Episode: John Balch
Description: Commander John H. Balch was born just before the turn of the 20th century in Kansas, were he studied at Kansas State University before joining the Navy. Balch was sent to fight in France as the US entered World War I. His efforts during pivotal engagements during the war earned him many military decorations, including the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices