World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Troy Alton Pons
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bronson, Florida
Honored By
Colonial Dames of 17th Century, Timucua Chapter
HE SERVED IN THE 361ST INFANTRY DIVISION AND WAS TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR DURING THE CONFLICT IN ITALY AND HELD FOR 202 DAYS. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.