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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Tony Phene Ponter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Vinemont, Alabama

Honored By

Vista

Relationship

Sister

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Activity During WWII

ENTERED AT FORT MCCLELLAN, ALABAMA ON FEBRUARY 19, 1943. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY L OF THE 39TH INFANTRY DIVISION. LIGHT MACHINE GUNNER DURING INVASION OF NORMANDY. SERVED IN SICILIAN ENCOUNTER, RHINELAND ARDENNES, CENTRAL EUROPE AND NORTHERN FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. HONORABLY DISCHARGED SEPTEMBER 24, 1945.