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Harry
Cecil
Porter
1910-09-18

–

2001-11-18

Born:

Langton, Ontario

, 

Canada

Home:

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Topinabee

, 

Michigan

Cemetery:

Burt Mullett Cemetery

Harry Porter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He retired in 1965 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Harry Cecil Porter, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Ordnance Officer, FIFTH Air Force, from 1943 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Porter and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    V Interceptor Command

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 21, 1941
    Headquarters, V Interceptor Command, General Orders No. 5 (March 15, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Harry Cecil Porter (ASN: 0-18746), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Ordnance Officer with the V Interceptor Command, Far East Air Force, in aerial operations at Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 21 December 1941. During an inspection of aviation ordnance activities, enemy dive bombers succeeded in setting fire to a number of train cars loaded with ammunition and gasoline. With complete disregard for his own safety, Major Porter supervised and assisted in saving a large quantity of these supplies, although exploding artillery shells and rifle ammunition presented a constant hazard. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Air Force Logistics Command

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Harry Cecil Porter, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1960 to 1965. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1962
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harry Cecil Porter, 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 from 1960 to 1962. 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.