World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph J. Ponte
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Modesto, California
Honored By
Joseph J. Ponte, Jr.
Relationship
Son
COMPANY C, 98TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION; COMPANY C, 941ST TANK DESTROYER BATTALION; BATTERY A, 218TH FILED ARTILLERY. ENLISTED 26 MARCH 1941, DATE OF SEPARATION 05 AUGUST 1945. 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. INVASIONS OF NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. RANK OF SERGEANT. BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART. ATTACHED TO 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION DURING LUZON INVASION. ORIGINALLY WITH THE 41ST DIVISION.