World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William L. Porte
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Idyllwild, California
Honored By
James D. Kiefer
Relationship
Self
Was in the Infantry -- 3rd Battalion, 182nd Infantry Americal Division. Served in Bougainville, Philippines, Leyte. Received the Combat Infantryman Badge, silver star, bronze star, Purple Heart, and Philippine Liberation.