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John Henry Balch: Congressional Medal of Honor

Name: John Henry Balch: Congressional Medal of Honor
Director: Sreang Hok
Genre: War, Documentary
Released: 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Trevor Getz, Jennifer Keene

“During a time to kill, he chose to heal.”

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Overview

John Henry Balch was a Pharmacist's Mate attached to the 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment when his unit entered the Belleau Wood. His dedication to the Marines under his care earned him the Medal of Honor.

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