World War II Honoree

Anthony J. Ponte

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Providence, Rhode Island

Honored By

Paulene Ponte

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER IN OKINAWA. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BATTLE STAR. ALSO RECEIVED A NAVY OCCUPATION MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. ENTERED IN OCTOBER OF 1944 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN MAY OF 1946 WITH THE RANK OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE 2ND CLASS. WAS PART OF BOAT POOL BAKER (AN ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT).