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George
William
Porter
February 4, 1921

–

April 18, 1985

Born:

Kansas City

, 

Missouri

Home:

Kansas City

, 

Missouri

Buried: 

Tucson

, 

Arizona

Cemetery:

East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary

George Porter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. During World War II he was credited with destroying FOUR enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    365th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 289 (December 10, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) George William Porter (ASN: 0-25592), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 365th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Porter, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    365th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) George William Porter (ASN: 0-25592), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Operations Officer, 365th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.