Donald J. Bales deceased September 1, 1950, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, will be honored during the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony this Sunday, June 11, by having his name placed in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park.
Bales entered the service in 1949 (exact date unknown) and served with the 2nd Division, 9th Infantry. He attained the rank of Private First Class and was killed in action. Bales received the Purple Heart; other awards and decorations are unknown.
