World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward J. Ponganis
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Sacramento, California
Honored By
Mr. Edward J. Ponganis
INDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 27, 1940. THE 893RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. SERVED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. SPENT 4 1/2 YEARS IN THE ARMY. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. DISCHARGED ON JULY 14, 1945.