Robert W. Porter Jr.
Robert W. Porter Jr. | |
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General Robert W. Porter Jr. | |
| Born | 29 April 1908 Alma, Nebraska |
| Died | 22 April 2000 (aged 91) Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1930–1969 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Southern Command First United States Army 3rd Armored Division 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | Tree farmer |
Robert William Porter Jr. (29 April 1908 – 22 April 2000) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command from 1965 to 1969.