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Casualty Info
Home Town Roanoke, VA
Last Address 509 11th St, SW, Roanoke, VA (Parents~Mr&Mrs Charles Edward Ballou)
Casualty Date Apr 08, 1943
Cause MIA-Finding of Death
Reason Lost At Sea-Unrecovered
Location Solomon Islands
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Fairview Cemetery - Roanoke, Virginia
Wall/Plot Coordinates Section 14, Lot 143S (Cenotaph)
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Details Behind Award
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Engineman William Edward Ballou (NSN: 2655554), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during four successive War Patrols of the U.S.S. TRITON (SS-201). Because of his courage and skill his boat was able to maintain the highest standard of effectiveness and inflict serious damage to the enemy. One time, while an approach was being made on an enemy periscope during August 1942, in close proximity to an enemy controlled coast, his quick thinking directly assisted the diving officer in avoiding damage to the TRITON when the sound operator reported a torpedo fired at his vessel. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Action Date: August 1942 Service: Navy Rank: Chief Engineman Vessel: U.S.S. Triton (SS-201)