Education
Graduated Saint James School, Doctor of Medicine.
Graduated Saint James School, Doctor of Medicine.
He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 7, 1952. Porter joined the Army from Baltimore, Maryland in 1951, and originally trained as an airborne ranger. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.
His grave can be found in Section 33, Lot 4357.
Advancing under cover of intense mortar and artillery fire, 2 hostile platoons attacked a combat outpost commanded by Without hesitation.
Sergeant Porter, a member of Company G, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
