Ambrose Porter

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Was 1 of 4 volunteers who swam the river under a brisk fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and brought over a ferry boat by means of which the troops crossed and dislodged the enemy from a strong position.

Rank: Commissary Sergeant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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