David Dixon Porter (Medal of Honor)
US Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient (1877–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the United States Navy Commodore in the Pacific, see David Porter (naval officer). For the American Civil War Naval officer, see David Dixon Porter.
Major General David Dixon Porter (April 29, 1877 – February 25, 1944), a Medal of Honor recipient, was a United States Marine Corps officer who served in the Philippine–American War and in World War I.
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David D. Porter | |
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Born | (1877-04-29)April 29, 1877 Washington, D.C., US |
Died | February 25, 1944(1944-02-25) (aged 66) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1898–1937 |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor Marine Corps Brevet Medal |
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