US Navy HM2 Donald Ballard: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

In this episode of Duty & Valor, we delve into the remarkable story of U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Donald E. Ballard, a true American hero. During the Vietnam War, Ballard's selfless act of bravery saved the lives of Marines around him during an intense moment of combat. Join us as we explore the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of this extraordinary man, whose story is a powerful reminder of the bravery exhibited by so many during the Vietnam War. Don’t miss this tribute to a heroic Medal of Honor recipient.

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📚 Sources:

https://www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/People/Whos-Who-in-Marine-Corps-History/Abrell-Cushman/Colonel-Donald-Everett-Ballard/
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/research-guides/modern-biographical-files-ndl/modern-bios-b/ballard-donald-everett.html
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/donald-e-ballard
https://airpowerfoundation.org/articles/col-donald-doc-ballard-medal-of-honor/
https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3029020/medal-of-honor-monday-navy-hospital-corpsman-donald-ballard/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_E._Ballard

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