Samuel Porter

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to Farrier Samuel Porter, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 12 July 1870, while serving with Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wichita River, Texas.

General Orders: Date of Issue: August 25, 1870

Action Date: July 12, 1870

Service: Army

Rank: Farrier

Company: Company L

Division: 6th U.S. Cavalry