Samuel Porter-Los Angeles, CA
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wichita River, TX on July 12, 1870. He is buried in Los Angles National Cemetery in Section 40, Row E, Grave 6.
Waymark Code: WMYEAY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2018
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He was born on December 5, 1843 in Montgomery County, MD and died on April 17, 1920 in Los Angles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PORTER, SAMUEL
• Rank and organization: Farrier, Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wichita River, Tex., 12 July 1870
• Date of issue: 25 August 1870.
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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