Civil War Washington

Porter, Richard M.
Last Modified: 2012-08-09

Occupation: mechanic

Date of Birth (not before): 1834-08-07

Date of Birth (not after): 1835-08-06

Date of Death (not before): 1864-08-26

Date of Death (not after): 1864-08-28

Additional information: Porter's birth date range is calculated based upon his age given at time of enlistment. Porter was 27 years old when he enlisted on 6 August 1862. There is a slight discrepancy between sources regarding porter's date of death. The American Civil War Research Database lists Porter's death date as 26 August 1864, while The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion lists his death date as 28 August 1867.

Sources:

The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 1, vol 2, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1870). View source information
"Richard M. Porter (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 23 January 2012. View source information

Civil War Washington

Porter, Richard M. Last Modified: 2012-08-09

Sources:

Bentley, Edwin

▶▼

Augur General Hospital

▶▼

37th Massachusetts Infantry

▶▼

Porter, Richard M.
Last Modified: 2012-08-09