World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William Croft Porter
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bowie, Maryland
Honored By
Ms. Virginia P. Enockson
Relationship
Sister
Spent 2 years fighting in the South Pacific, 1942 to 1944, as Aerial Gunner on the Douglas SBD-1 'Dauntless Dive Bomber;' received 2 Battle Stars and Presidential Unit Citation. Killed night training at El Toro, California, April 29, 1944.