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U.S. Army

Ambrose Porter

ConflictCivil War

RankFirst Lieutenant

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany D, 12th Missouri Cavalry

BirthplaceMaryland

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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