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Ballinger Recipient of Bronze Star Medal in Vietnam
Sgt. Carroll Ballinger, son of Carlisle residents, received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the Americal Division in Vietnam. The soldier also holds the Army Commendation Medal and enlisted in February 1968 after basic at Fort Benning. Other personnel mentioned include Akers, Bendel, Leis, Mosley, Hoffman III, Byrd, Nemcic, and Wilson, with updates on assignments, promotions, and duties across multiple bases and ships.
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ARMY
Carroll Ballinger
Carroll F. Ballinger
Central
Ave
Carlisle
Vietnam
Americal Division
23Rd Military Police
Fort Benning
Akers
Angel
Manchester Ave
Kermit P. Leis
Lawrence Leis
Franklin
Frederick E. Bendel
Richard C
Germany
Bendel
Winton St
Army 19Th
Allen D
35Th Mosley
Pine St
Sta- Infantry Division
Marine Barracks Naval Station
Treasure Island
San Francisco