World War II Honoree

John H. Porter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Louisville, Illinois

Honored By

Robert E. Porter

Relationship

Brother

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON MAY 1, 1946 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR DUTY IN THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT; COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING; ATTENDED THE 8 WEEK SPECIAL VEHICLE OPERATION SERVICE SCHOOL AT ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS, MARYLAND; AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (931). DEPARTED THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ON NOVEMBER 21, 1946 BOUND FOR THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH THE 404TH ORDNANCE MEDIUM MAINTENANCE COMPANY ENGAGED IN THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. EARNED THE MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL (JAPAN). HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ON MAY 21, 1947 AT CAMP STONEMAN, CALIFORNIA.