World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene A. Pontius
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rockford, Illinois
Honored By
Ralph Bozorth
TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE IN HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 225TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY SEARCHLIGHT BATTALION WHOSE ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED DEFENSE OF AIRPORTS, SEAPORTS, AND BRIDGES IN EUROPEAN THEATER.