Ballard, Carl (Interview outline and video), 2004

Boring, Frank (Interviewer)

Michigan Military Preservation Society (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Carl Ballard was born on October 16, 1932 in Kent County, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 1951 and then enlisted in the Army. Carl trained in Kentucky and went through leadership school after basic. He was then sent to South Korea where he joined the 2nd Infantry Division and went on patrols at night. Carl was later transferred to the Heavy Weapons company where he worked as a squad leader. Carl had received enough points to return home a few months after the cease fire.

2004-10-27

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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