Korean War
| Service # | 18008489 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 19 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Porter was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Porter was a member of the 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action on August 19, 1950 while fighting the enemy at the Pusan Perimeter near Munchon South Korea.