World War II Honoree

Joseph F. Ponzio

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Honored By

Anna Lauer

Relationship

Sister

LANDED AT NORMANDY, OMAHA BEACH, D-DAY PLUS 9. WHILE ON THE BEACH, HIS FIRST LIEUTENANT WAS KILLED AND HE WAS PUT IN CHARGE. INTERVIEWED BY GENERAL EISENHOWER AND LATER RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. INJURED AND SENT TO ENGLAND HOSPITAL. REJOINED OUTFIT IN PARIS. SERVED 3 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS WITH 83RD INFANTRY, 1ST PLATOON, COMPANY 330, COMPANY L.