Ballard, Donald E., HM2

 
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Service Status
USMC Veteran
Final Rank
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Petty Officer
Previously Held MOS's
HM-8404-Field Medical Service Technician
9910-Billet Designator-Unrestricted Officer
Primary Unit
1968-1968, HM-8404, 3rd Bn, 4th Marines (3/4)
Service Years
1965 - 2000
Voice Edition
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Petty Officer

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What are you doing now:

I am retired, but I failed at that job, so I watch over a Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas; 120 acres, 82 years old, and I own rental property, commerical and residential. I am a spokesman for the National Combat Medical Memorial and Youth Education Center, for corpsmen and medics that were killed in combat saving the Marines. It will be built in the Kansas City area. If we raise enough money then we will have a youth education center attached that takes the young scouts and keeps them interested in serving in a uniform to do good for our country, until we can hand them off to the US military to finish out their service to this great country. But asking for help in raising funds is very hard for me. But we will do everything we can to do our part. Inquire at my Email or mailing address about getting the limited edition "Medal of Honor" book. This beautiful book is a collector's item that you will want to add to your collection or give as a gift to someone who respects and appreciates the military. An autographed copy of this book can be obtained by making a tax deductible contribtution of $50 or more to the Combat Medical Memorial and Youth Education Center. Charley Brown SGT usmc, just published a new book called "DOC" sells for $35.00 in the book stores. An autographed copy of this book can be obtained by making a tax deductible contribtution of $25 or more to the Combat Medical Memorial and Youth Education Center.

   
Other Comments:

I spent a total of 35 years in the military, 5 years in the USNavy, 2 years of them in FMF with the 1st Bat 6th Marines and 3rd Bat 4th marines. I then went into the USArmy, got a commission and 30 years later I retired 06 colonel. Most of that time was in the Reserves and or National Guard. I am currently seeking help from friends and former marines to help reach the fund raising goals. It's so vitally important to train our youth to become good citizens and better leaders for tomorrow's challenges. Our country has many enemies, both foreign and domestic. If we don't take action now, who will and when will they get started? Failure is not an option. Patriotism is nearly lost today and without proper guidance we cannot expect our youth to do any better job than we did, without inspiraton and guidance. Our war against complacency must be met with vengeance and patriotism through education. Can the country count on your support? If you feel the sense of urgency that we do, you can help us by spreading the word about our goals and please make your tax deductible contribution to: National Combat Medical Memorial and Youth Education Center c/o Don "Doc" Ballard 30000 East Valor  DR. Grain Valley, MO 64029 Semper Fi. Doc Ballard

   
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 Unit Assignments
1st Bn, 6th Marines (1/6)3rd Bn, 4th Marines (3/4)US Army
  1967-1967, HM-8404, 1st Bn, 6th Marines (1/6)
  1968-1968, HM-8404, 3rd Bn, 4th Marines (3/4)
  1970-2000, 9910, US Army
 Formal Schools and Courses
  1967-1967, Field Medical Service School (United States)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1968-1968 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase IV Campaign (1968)
 Reflections on Service
Reflections
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Marine Corps.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Navy League of the United States3rd Marine Division AssociationAmerican LegionDisabled American Veterans (DAV)
Reserve Organization of AmericaPost 8154, George R. Baxmann Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)Marine Corps League
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Khe Sanh Veterans Association IncPost 89Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America
  1965, Navy League of the United States
  1968, 3rd Marine Division Association
  1970, American Legion
  1970, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
  1970, Reserve Organization of America
  1970, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 8154, George R. Baxmann (Chaplain) (United States)
  1971, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)
  1980, Marine Corps League
  1980, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
  1985, Khe Sanh Veterans Association Inc
  2000, American Veterans (AMVETS), Post 89 (Vice President) (Salina, Kansas)
  2003, Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America
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