James Portis enlisted in the Air Force in 1950, and was commissioned in 1953 after completing the pilot training program at Webb Air Force Base, Texas. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
James
Newton
Portis
1930
–
August 7, 1999
Born:
Munford
,
Tennessee
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Newton Portis, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Portis 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Newton Portis, 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 Portis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.