Korean War
| Service # | 5692308 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Soundman Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | October 7 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Sonarman Third Class Porter was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Sonarman Third Class Porter was a member of the Destroyer "USS ERNEST J. SMALL." He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy on October 7, 1951, when his ship struck an enemy mine near Hungnam, North Korea.