| Donn F. Porter | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Nickname | "Pinky" |
| Born | March 1, 1931 |
| Died | September 7, 1952 (aged 21) |
| Place of birth | Sewickley, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | Near Mundung-ni, Korea |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1951 - 1952 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Company G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Donn Fortheringham Porter [1] (March 1, 1931 – September 7, 1952) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on September 7, 1952.
Porter joined the Army from Baltimore, Maryland in 1951, and originally trained as an airborne ranger.[2] He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in Section 33, Lot 4357.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
Place and date: Near Mundung-ni, Korea, September 7, 1952
Entered service at: Baltimore, Md. Born: March 1, 1931, Sewickley, Pa. Graduated Saint James School, MD. Class of 1949 G.O. No.: 64, August 18, 1953. Citation:
Sgt. Porter, a member of Company G, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Advancing under cover of intense mortar and artillery fire, 2 hostile platoons attacked a combat outpost commanded by Sgt. Porter, destroyed communications, and killed 2 of his 3-man crew. Gallantly maintaining his position, he poured deadly accurate fire into the ranks of the enemy, killing 15 and dispersing the remainder. After falling back under a hail of fire, the determined foe reorganized and stormed forward in an attempt to overrun the outpost. Without hesitation, Sgt. Porter jumped from his position with bayonet fixed and, meeting the onslaught and in close combat, killed 6 hostile soldiers and routed the attack. While returning to the outpost, he was killed by an artillery burst, but his courageous actions forced the enemy to break off the engagement and thwarted a surprise attack on the main line of resistance. Sgt. Porter's incredible display of valor, gallant self-sacrifice, and consummate devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.[3]
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Notes[]
- ↑ Hall of Valor
- ↑ Special Forces Roll of Honor
- ↑ ""DONN F. PORTER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Korean War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Donn F. Porter". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7857034. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- "DONN F. PORTER". Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
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