From "The Courier-News," 19 Mar 1984:
"Percy G. Ballentine, 67, was to receive military honors
"Bedminster--Percy G. Ballentine, 67, an Army veteran who was seriously wounded during World War II, died Friday, March 16, 1984, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
"Mr. Ballentine lost an eye after he was wounded in action on March 13, 1945. He had been awaiting a number of medals and military honors ever since, and they arrived Friday afternoon in Congressman Jim Courter's office, according to Joan McMahon, a secretary for the congressman.
"Mr. Ballentine, of Oakura Lane, in Pluckemin, died Friday night.
"Among the honors he was to receive were the Purple Heart, four Bronze Battle Stars, the European-African Campaign Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The medals may be presented posthumously to Mr. Ballentine's wife, Claire, according to John Killip, his son-in-law.
"During the war, Mr. Ballentine served in Europe as a medical technician in the 117th regiment of the 30th (Old Hickory) division, which was part of the 9th Army. He was a staff sergeant.
"On Nov. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in the field. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
"He was born in North Branch and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in Pluckemin for the past 26 years. He graduated from Somerville High School in 1935.
"He was employed as an oil burner technician by L.V. Ludlow company of Far Hills for 14 years.
"He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
"He was a member of the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church.
"Surviving are his wife, Claire M. Lombardo Ballentine; a son, Andrew J., at home; a daughter, Belinda B. Klippel of Whitehouse; and two sisters, Alletra B. Osbourne of Chester and Dorothy N. of Branchberg.
"Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home in Bedminster."
"Percy G. Ballentine, 67, was to receive military honors
"Bedminster--Percy G. Ballentine, 67, an Army veteran who was seriously wounded during World War II, died Friday, March 16, 1984, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
"Mr. Ballentine lost an eye after he was wounded in action on March 13, 1945. He had been awaiting a number of medals and military honors ever since, and they arrived Friday afternoon in Congressman Jim Courter's office, according to Joan McMahon, a secretary for the congressman.
"Mr. Ballentine, of Oakura Lane, in Pluckemin, died Friday night.
"Among the honors he was to receive were the Purple Heart, four Bronze Battle Stars, the European-African Campaign Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The medals may be presented posthumously to Mr. Ballentine's wife, Claire, according to John Killip, his son-in-law.
"During the war, Mr. Ballentine served in Europe as a medical technician in the 117th regiment of the 30th (Old Hickory) division, which was part of the 9th Army. He was a staff sergeant.
"On Nov. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in the field. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
"He was born in North Branch and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in Pluckemin for the past 26 years. He graduated from Somerville High School in 1935.
"He was employed as an oil burner technician by L.V. Ludlow company of Far Hills for 14 years.
"He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
"He was a member of the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church.
"Surviving are his wife, Claire M. Lombardo Ballentine; a son, Andrew J., at home; a daughter, Belinda B. Klippel of Whitehouse; and two sisters, Alletra B. Osbourne of Chester and Dorothy N. of Branchberg.
"Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home in Bedminster."
From "The Courier-News," 19 Mar 1984:
"Percy G. Ballentine, 67, was to receive military honors
"Bedminster--Percy G. Ballentine, 67, an Army veteran who was seriously wounded during World War II, died Friday, March 16, 1984, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
"Mr. Ballentine lost an eye after he was wounded in action on March 13, 1945. He had been awaiting a number of medals and military honors ever since, and they arrived Friday afternoon in Congressman Jim Courter's office, according to Joan McMahon, a secretary for the congressman.
"Mr. Ballentine, of Oakura Lane, in Pluckemin, died Friday night.
"Among the honors he was to receive were the Purple Heart, four Bronze Battle Stars, the European-African Campaign Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The medals may be presented posthumously to Mr. Ballentine's wife, Claire, according to John Killip, his son-in-law.
"During the war, Mr. Ballentine served in Europe as a medical technician in the 117th regiment of the 30th (Old Hickory) division, which was part of the 9th Army. He was a staff sergeant.
"On Nov. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in the field. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
"He was born in North Branch and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in Pluckemin for the past 26 years. He graduated from Somerville High School in 1935.
"He was employed as an oil burner technician by L.V. Ludlow company of Far Hills for 14 years.
"He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
"He was a member of the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church.
"Surviving are his wife, Claire M. Lombardo Ballentine; a son, Andrew J., at home; a daughter, Belinda B. Klippel of Whitehouse; and two sisters, Alletra B. Osbourne of Chester and Dorothy N. of Branchberg.
"Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home in Bedminster."
"Percy G. Ballentine, 67, was to receive military honors
"Bedminster--Percy G. Ballentine, 67, an Army veteran who was seriously wounded during World War II, died Friday, March 16, 1984, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
"Mr. Ballentine lost an eye after he was wounded in action on March 13, 1945. He had been awaiting a number of medals and military honors ever since, and they arrived Friday afternoon in Congressman Jim Courter's office, according to Joan McMahon, a secretary for the congressman.
"Mr. Ballentine, of Oakura Lane, in Pluckemin, died Friday night.
"Among the honors he was to receive were the Purple Heart, four Bronze Battle Stars, the European-African Campaign Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The medals may be presented posthumously to Mr. Ballentine's wife, Claire, according to John Killip, his son-in-law.
"During the war, Mr. Ballentine served in Europe as a medical technician in the 117th regiment of the 30th (Old Hickory) division, which was part of the 9th Army. He was a staff sergeant.
"On Nov. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in the field. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
"He was born in North Branch and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in Pluckemin for the past 26 years. He graduated from Somerville High School in 1935.
"He was employed as an oil burner technician by L.V. Ludlow company of Far Hills for 14 years.
"He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
"He was a member of the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church.
"Surviving are his wife, Claire M. Lombardo Ballentine; a son, Andrew J., at home; a daughter, Belinda B. Klippel of Whitehouse; and two sisters, Alletra B. Osbourne of Chester and Dorothy N. of Branchberg.
"Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home in Bedminster."
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