World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Edward Porter
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mitchell, Indiana
Honored By
James E. Porter & Brent E. Porter
Relationship
Son & Grandson
LANDED AT OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY AS PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN COMPANY M, 116TH INFANTRY, 29TH DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN NORMANDY AND NORTHERN FRANCE CAMPAIGNS. SEVERELY WOUNDED ON JULY 29, 1944.SHIPPED HOME TO USA ON THE QUEEN MARY.