George Porter interview, 2009

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
2 items
Scope and content:

This interview covers George Porter's experiences during and after World War II, and includes discussion of the racial prejudice that black soldiers encountered in the United States Army and in society at large.

Biographical / historical:

George Porter enlisted in the United States Army at the beginning of the World War II and served at the famed Tuskegee Army Air Field, Alabama as a mechanic ground crew chief. He worked primarily on the P-40 and was responsible for training the mechanics who supported the Tuskegee Fighter Squadrons.

Physical facet:
Transcript (12 pages) and audio (duration 00:02:20)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
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