The year is 1942 and porter osborne, jr., is safely ensconced in medical school. He is physically safe, although taunted by the beckoning finger of uncle sam. Haunted by the family motto, "Remember who you are, " Porter ...The year is 1942 and porter osborne, jr., is safely ensconced in medical school. He is physically safe, although taunted by the beckoning finger of uncle sam. Haunted by the family motto, "Remember who you are, " Porter wrestles with a flood of conflicting emotions.