Ray E. Porter
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| Ray Edison Porter | |
|---|---|
| July 29, 1891 to August 10, 1963 | |
| Place of birth | Fordyce, AR |
| Place of death | Little Rock, AR |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1917-1953 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | V Corps U.S. 38th Infantry Division U.S. 349th Infantry Regiment U.S. 34th Infantry Division Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3 (War Dept) |
| Commands | U.S. Fifteenth Army U.S. 75th Infantry Division US Army, Caribbean U.S. 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | African campaign Colmar Pocket |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Ray Edison Porter was a U.S. Army General from Arkansas. In World War II he worked on the Africa campaign, in the war department, and then led the 75th Infantry. Dwight D. Eisenhower named him as one of fifty who took over the ASF's Project Planning Division, the Special Planning Division or SPD.
