World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard J. Pontrich
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Honored By
Highlands Funeral Home
Relationship
funeral director
He was a World War II veteran, flying a single-engine P-51 Mustang. He flew eight missions and was shot down over China, where was captured and escaped. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery as a fighter pilot.