John Reed Porter
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John Reed Porter (November 14, 1838 – October 15, 1923) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, a military award presented by the United States Department of War to 18 Union Army soldiers who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862 during the American Civil War (1861–1865). He joined Union Army in 1861 and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Stones River, Bentonville, and the campaigns of Chattanooga and Atlanta. At the end of the war he was a first lieutenant.
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John Reed Porter | |
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Born | (1838-11-14)November 14, 1838 Delaware County, Ohio |
Died | October 15, 1923(1923-10-15) (aged 84) Dayton, Ohio |
Place of burial | McComb Union Cemetery McComb, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army (POW) |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant |
Unit | Company G, 21st Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Battle of Stones River Battle of Chickamauga Atlanta Campaign Battle of Bentonville Chattanooga Campaign |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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