Robert W. Porter Jr.

Robert W. Porter Jr.
General Robert W. Porter Jr.
Born(1908-04-29)29 April 1908
Alma, Nebraska
Died22 April 2000(2000-04-22) (aged 91)
Charlottesville, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1930–1969
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Southern Command
First United States Army
3rd Armored Division
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Other workTree 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.

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