U.S. Army
Porter, AmbroseConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 12th Missouri Cavalry
HometownMaryland
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.
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