He notably served during the War of American Independence.

[1] In 1767, Balleroy captained the 24-gun fluyt Bricole, sailing between Brest and Rochefort.

[1] In 1775, Balleroy captained the 32-gun frigate Aigrette for missions in the Mediterranean.

[1][5] He captained the 64-gun Indien[6][7] at the Battle of Martinique on 17 April 1780,[8] as well as in the actions of 15 May and 19 May 1780.

[1][9] At the French Revolution, Balleroy was serving in Brest, from where he fled France to become an émigré.