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James Oliver Porter 1921 - 2001

James Oliver Porter was born on November 6, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on May 12, 2001. James Porter was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery Section FFF Site 261 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Oliver Porter.
James Oliver Porter
November 6, 1921
May 12, 2001
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  • 11/6
    1921

    Birthday

    November 6, 1921
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    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: COX Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 05/12
    2001

    Death

    May 12, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Chattanooga National Cemetery Section FFF Site 261 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn 37404
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In 1921, in the year that James Oliver Porter was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1945, he was 24 years old when on August 15th, Imperial Japan announced its surrender. On September 2nd, a formal agreement of surrender was signed. Japan and nine other states signed the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in Tokyo Bay, calling for the return of all Allied prisoners of war and subordinating the authority of the emperor and the Japanese government to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. VJ (Victory in Japan) Day was celebrated in the United States on August 14th and 15th. World War II was over.
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