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 PUBLISHED MARCH 21, 2001

 

Joseph E. Porter

Oct. 5, 1914 – Mar. 14, 2001

Joseph E. Porter, 85, of Carthage, died Wednesday, March 14 at his residence. Mr. Porter was born October 5, 1914 in Carthage, a son of the late John and Hattie (McClurg) Porter.

Porter was a 1933 graduate of Carthage High School and on June 29, 1946, married Lola Mae Rasor, who survives. He was a retired photographer and was employed by Hennington Studio.

The WW II veteran had a distinguished and decorated military career. He was a tech sergeant of a B-24 plane that was shot down over Normandy, France in April of 1944. He spent several months in the care and protection of the Free French Resistance. In the early 1960’s, he served as a consultant for the WW II movie, “The Longest Day.” He was later decorated with EAME (Air Medal) with three bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal and a Purple Heart.

Porter was a member of the Carthage Friends Meeting, the Knightstown American Legion and the Rush Lodge #580 F & AM.

Other survivors include two sons, Kittrel “Kit” Porter, Olympia, Wash., and Alvie Porter, Greenfield; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One brother preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held March 17 at the Todd Funeral Home, Carthage Chapel with Rev. Gene Lewis officiating. Burial was in Carthage Town Cemetery. Knightstown American Legion Post 152 conducted military rites.

Visitation was March 16 from 4-8 p.m. with Masonic services at 8 p.m.

 

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