David C. Porter collection

Identifier: irn42331
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn42331

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by Ethel P. Kemmerer, the sister of David C. Porter and the executor of his Estate.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of patches, pins, dog tags, a medal, boxes, documents, and photographs relating to the experiences of David C. Porter in the United States Army in Germany during World War II and after the war as a guard during the International Military Tribunal proceedings held in Nuremberg, Germany.

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David C. Porter papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43343
- English
- folders oversize box 6 1
- Updated 1 year ago
The David C. Porter papers include military records, photographs, news clippings, and speech notes documenting Porter's experiences as a member of the United States Army during World War II and as a guard at the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg from 1945-1946. The papers also include a 1946 photograph book, Nurnberg, which includes signatures of tribunal defendants, prosecution and defense staff, translators, press corps (including Betsy and Walter Cronkite), and the guard staff.
US Army 102nd Infantry Division shoulder sleeve patch with OZ worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43386
- English
- 1945-1946
- overall: | Diameter: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoulder sleeve badge, 102nd Infantry Division, known as the Ozarks Division, worn by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service as a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. Its purpose was to seek justice for crimes against humanity, evid...
US Army 102nd Infantry Division shoulder sleeve patch with OZ worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43389
- English
- 1945-1946
- overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoulder sleeve badge, 102nd Infantry Division, known as the Ozarks Division, worn by 19 year old David C. Porter while a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. David deployed in February 1945 joining the 102nd Infantry in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and others of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. David was assigned to guard prisoners during the Trial of Major German War Criminals. He guarded defendants in ...
US Army 102nd Infantry Division arched Ozark's patch worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43395
- English
- 1945-1946
- overall: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
102nd Infantry Division, Ozark's badge, worn by 19 year old David C. Porter while a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. David deployed in February 1945 joining the 102nd Infantry in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and others of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. David was assigned to guard prisoners during the Trial of Major German War Criminals. He guarded defendants in their cells and then was assigned to s...
Pair of blue and silver collar tabs for a Luftwaffe Hauptmann [Captain] acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43398
- English
- 1945-1946
- a: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) b: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Two collar badges with birds and oak leaves from a Luftwaffe Hauptmann's uniform acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service as a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. The tabs would have been worn in pairs on the collar points of a uniform shirt or jacket to distinguish military branch and rank. David deployed in February 1945 to join the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, he was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and others of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for th...
US Army 102nd Infantry Division enameled lapel pin with OZ worn by a soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43399
- English
- 1945-1946
- overall: | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Lapel pin insignia of the 102nd Infantry Division, known as the Ozarks Division, worn by 19 year old David C. Porter while a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. David deployed in February 1945 joining the 102nd Infantry in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and others of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. David was assigned to guard prisoners during the Trial of Major German War Criminals. He guarded defendants ...
Women’s Reich Labor Service commemorative pin acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43401
- English
- 1938
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Reichsarbeitsdienst der weiblichen Jugend [Women’s Reich Labor Service] scarf pin acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. Beginning in 1938, the Reichsarbeitsdienst provided auxiliary support to the German military. Young women received a commemorative brooch upon the completion of their service period. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and o...
Pressed tin cap badge of a Reichsadler acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43402
- English
- 1936-1945
- overall: Height: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Width: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
German cap badge of a Reichsadler, an Imperial eagle holding a swastika, acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service as a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. Its purpose was to seek justice for crimes against humanity, evide...
Hitlerjugend [Hitler Youth] enamel membership pin acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43403
- English
- 1945-1946
- overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Hitlerjugend [Hitler Youth] membership pin acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. The Hitler Youth was founded by the Nazi Party in 1926 to shape ideological beliefs of German youth. In 1936, membership became mandatory for all children between the ages of ten and seventeen. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd we...
Set of US Army issue dog tags worn by a soldier in the 102nd Infantry Division
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43417
- English
- a: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) b: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Pair of US Army issue dog tags worn by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service as a soldier in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. Its purpose was to seek justice for crimes against humanity, evidenced by the Holocaust, perpetrated by Nazi Ger...
World War II Victory Medal with ribbon and box awarded to a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43424
- English
- 1941-1945
- a: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) b: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 0.625 inches (1.588 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
World War II Victory Medal and box awarded to David C. Porter, who served in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. The campaign medal was issued to Armed Forces members who served at least one day of honorable, active service between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946. David, 18, was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the International Mili...
Plastic cigarette case with the 102nd Infantry insignia and Bavaria used by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn43431
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Marbled offwhite plastic cigarette case, with the embossed insignia of the 102nd Infantry Division and Bavaria 1945, used by 19 year old David C. Porter to hold his dog tags during his service in the US Army in Germany from 1945 to 1946. Commemorative cigarette boxes were carried by soldiers who served as guards during the International Military Tribunal proceedings. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members ...
Set of US Army 18th Infantry Regiment lapel pins acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn44006
- English
- 1945-1946
- a: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) b: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) c: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Set of 3 lapel pins with the insignia of the 18th Infantry Regiment, US Army, acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. The pins were worn in pairs, with the third as a spare, on the lapels of dress uniform jackets to distinguish different regiments. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guar...
Set of US Army 405th Infantry Regiment lapel pins acquired by a US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn44007
- English
- 1945-1946
- a: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) b: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) c: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Set of 3 lapel pins with the insignia of the 405th Infantry Regiment, US Army, acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service in the US Army in Germany from February 1945 to July 1946. The pins were worn in pairs, with the third a spare, on the lapels of dress uniform jackets to distinguish different regiments. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards...
Set of US Army 26th Infantry Regiment lapel pins acquired by US soldier
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn44008
- English
- 1945-1946
- a: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) b: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) c: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Set of 3 pins with the insignia of the 26th Infantry Regiment, US Army, acquired by 19 year old David C. Porter during his service in the US Army in Germany from 1945 to 1946. The pins were worn in pairs, with the third a spare, on the lapels of dress uniform jackets in order to distinguish different regiments. David was deployed in February 1945 to join troops of the 102nd Infantry Division in combat in Germany. By the end of the war in May, David was a mortar crew chief for Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment. David and other members of the 102nd were selected to serve as guards for the Int...