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Written by Born at Sewickley, Pennsylvania, March 3, 1931, he earned the Medal of Honor in the Korean War while serving with Company G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division near Mundung-ni, Korea, September 7, 1952.
He was killed-in-action on that occasion and was returned to the United States for burial in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery.
PORTER, DONN F.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company G, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Mundung-ni Korea, 7 September 1952. Entered service at: Baltimore, Maryland. Born: 1 March 1931, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 64, 18 August 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.
PORTER, DONN F
- SGT USA
- VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
- DATE OF BIRTH: 03/01/1931
- DATE OF DEATH: 09/07/1952
- DATE OF INTERMENT: 12/12/1952
- BURIED AT: SECTION 33 SITE 4357
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETER
Michael Robert Patterson was born in Arlington and is the son of a former officer of the US Army. So it was no wonder that sooner or later his interests drew him to American history and especially to American military history. Many of his articles can be found on renowned portals like the New York Times, Washingtonpost or Wikipedia.
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