After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Edward Porter transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Edward
Harold
Porter
Jan 5, 1906
–
February 23, 2002
Born:
Spokane
,
Washington
Home:
Spokane
,
Washington
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Harold Porter, 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 Porter and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Brigadier General Edward Harold Porter, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director of Intelligence, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, from 1956 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Porter 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.