Korean War
| Service # | 319469 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 22 1956 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Lieutenant Commander Ponsford was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Commander Ponsford was a crew member of a PB4Y-1P Consolidated Liberator surveillance aircraft with the U.S. Navy. On August 22, 1956, while patrolling the airspace during the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down. His remains have not been recovered.