Samuel Porter
Born: December 5, 1843 at Montgomery County, Maryland
Home Town: Washington, D. C.
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: August 25, 1870
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Farrier Samuel Porter, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 12 July 1870, while serving with Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wichita River, Texas.