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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank Joseph Pontisso

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Des Moines, Iowa

Honored By

Debra Pontisso

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA, C 1-28, 5TH DIVISION. FIRST COMPANY TO LAND ON IWO JIMA, GREEN BEACH. SAW THE FLAG RAISING ON MT. SUROBACHI. WAS ENGAGED IN BATTLE FOR 12 DAYS UNTIL WOUNDED ON MARCH 2, 1945. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART.