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David Dixon Porter died on 1891-02-13.
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Who was the Admiral in the US Navy after Farragut?
David Dixon Porter
Was David Dixon Porter an Admiral?
Indeed he was - Admiral David Dixon Porter was the second man promoted to the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy, and was from a most distinguished military family. His adoptive brother, Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, preceded him as the the U.S. Navy's first Admiral.Porter's namesake and grandson Major General David Dixon Porter (U.S. Marines), was a Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Philippine-American War.
When did David Porter - bishop - die?
David Porter - bishop - died in 1993.
When did David Richard Porter die?
David Richard Porter died in 1973.
When did David Stewart Porter die?
David Stewart Porter died in 1989.
When did David R. Porter die?
David R. Porter died in 1867.
When did David Porter Heap die?
David Porter Heap died on 1910-10-25.
Who was in charge of the fleet that ferried Grant's troups across the river near Vicksburg?
The Admiral David Dixon Porter
When did David Porter - naval officer - die?
David Porter - naval officer - died on 1843-03-03.
What was unusual about the advancement of David Dixon Porter in the Union navy of 1862?
On October 9, 1862, 49 year old David Dixon Porter was appointed to command the Mississippi Blockade Squadron. Along with this assignment came the promotion to the position of rear admiral. Porter had been a lieutenant only one year earlier. He was promoted over 80 officers, commanders, captains, and commodores to become the second admiral ever in the US Navy. His performance had been excellent and his father, Commodore David Porter may have been at least part of his rapid rise in rank.
Who was the Confederate officer on the album cover of Will the circle be unbroken?
Not a Confederate officer but a Union admiral - David Dixon Porter. http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/military.htm
When was David Dixon born?
David Dixon was born in 1947.
