Robert W. Porter Jr.
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Robert William Porter Jr. (April 29, 1908 – April 22, 2000) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command from 1965 to 1969.
Military career
Porter was born in Alma, Nebraska, on April 29, 1908. After graduating from high school, he entered the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1930. He began his career in the cavalry. During World War II, he served with the 1st Infantry Division in North Africa and Sicily, and with II Corps in Italy. Returning to the War Department in 1945, he served as a strategic planner, and later became executive officer to the Under Secretary of the Army.
After graduating from the
Porter's awards and decorations included the
Later life
After retiring from the army, Porter became a tree farmer in Virginia, winning the title Virginia Tree Farmer of the Year in 1995.
References
- ^ "Porter to Take Command of First Army Tomorrow". The New York Times. April 30, 1964. p. 40.
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- ^ "Armored Division Commanding Generals". 3ad.org. Association of 3d Armored Division Veterans. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
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