William Thomas Ponder
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This article is about the American pilot. For the Australian politician, see William David Ponder.
Lieutenant William Thomas Ponder was an American World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[2]
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William Thomas Ponder | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bill" |
Born | 15 March 1891 Llano, Texas, US |
Died | 27 February 1947 Amarillo, Texas |
Buried | Riverside Cemetery, Mangum, Oklahoma |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Service Aéronautique, United States Army Air Service |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | French: Escadrille 67, Escadrille 163; American 103rd Aero Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix de Guerre[1] |
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