Background
PORTER, William Nichols was born on March 15, 1886 in Lima, Ohio, United States. Son of Major W. H. and Ilva (Nichols) Porter.
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William Nichols PORTER
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Michigan, Master of Arts, 1904. United States N.A., 1909. Army Industrial College, 1926.
Command and General Staff School, 1927.
Career
Served 1 year in United States Navy. Transferred to Army. Through grades of Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, Major—. Colonel, 50 Artillery, C.A.C. during World War.
Transferred to Chemical Warfare Service, 1921. Executive Officer in Office of Chief of Chemical Warfare Service. Author of various articles in military and non-military magazines.
Membership
Clubs: Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country (Washington, District of Columbia), Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).
Connections
Spouse Gladys Baxter, July 20, 1910, Lima, Ohio.
