Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Ambrose Porter
Details
- Rank: Commissary Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
12th Missouri Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 7, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tallahatchie River, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Was one of four volunteers who swam the river under a brisk fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and brought over a ferry boat, by means of which the troops crossed and dislodged the enemy from a strong position.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Rockport, Atchison County, Missouri
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 24, 1905
- Born: February 2, 1839, Allegany County, MD, United States
- Died: January 21, 1916, Phelps City, MO, United States
- Buried: Elmwood Cemetery (MH), Rockport, MO, United States