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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Moring Porter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Charlotte, North Carolina

Honored By

NSCD XVII Century, Timucua Chapter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN 1940, HE WAS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN RHW U.S. ARMY, WHERE HE BUILT THE DALE MABRY AIRFIELD IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA AND CAMP (NOW FORT) POLK, LOUISIANA. ASSIGNED TO PORTLAND, OREGON FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR EFFORT. LED THE PROCUREMENT OF 75% OF THE LUMBER PRODUCTION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST STATES FOR USE BY THE WAR EFFORT.