After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
Porter
Farnsworth
September 2, 1901
–
August 1, 1989
Born:
Montclair
,
New Jersey
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-100 (1963)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General William Porter Farnsworth, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Auditor General, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,, from 1955 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Farnsworth culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Porter Farnsworth, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Farnsworth and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.