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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.
What important changes did Union Admiral Porter make with his Mississippi Squadron after the fall of Vicksburg?
After the fall of Vicksburg in 1863, Admiral Porter reorganized his Mississippi Squadron. He sought to decentralize the squadron into districts with subordinates in charge of each and the number of vessels to patrol their designated areas. This type of division allowed his naval officers to focus on smaller areas and not have to ask permission from Porter on what were not major situations. The squadrons then operated more efficiently.
Who was in charge of the fleet that ferried Grant's troups across the river near Vicksburg?
The Admiral David Dixon Porter
What structural changes to naval operations did Rear Admiral Porter make during the US Civil War?
After the fall of Vicksburg in 1863, he reorganized his entire squadron. He saw the need to divide his command into districts. He appointed his subordinates to each new district and alloted vessels to each of them. This decentralization gave his trusted officers to carry out operations with ease and this got around the top down allotment of resources. Of course, Porter was kept abreast of all actions and stepped in whenever necessary.
What Union general captured the city of New Orleans?
David Glasgow Farragut. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, but he had been in the US Navy for a great many years and did not go south when the war started. He and another Union naval commander forced the surrender of New Orleans in 1862. He receives the credit for shutting down Mobile, Alabama in August, 1864.
Who was the first three Admirals in the US Navy?
Admiral George Dewey Admiral David D(ixon) Porter and Admiral David Farragut
Who was the Admiral in the US Navy after Farragut?
David Dixon Porter
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.
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.
What important changes did Union Admiral Porter make with his Mississippi Squadron after the fall of Vicksburg?
After the fall of Vicksburg in 1863, Admiral Porter reorganized his Mississippi Squadron. He sought to decentralize the squadron into districts with subordinates in charge of each and the number of vessels to patrol their designated areas. This type of division allowed his naval officers to focus on smaller areas and not have to ask permission from Porter on what were not major situations. The squadrons then operated more efficiently.
Who was in charge of the fleet that ferried Grant's troups across the river near Vicksburg?
The Admiral David Dixon Porter
What Union admiral was a key figure in the second Union attack on Fort Fisher?
The second attempt to capture Confederate Fort Fisher was a success due to the actions of Admiral David Porter. The assault was an amphibious operation, Porter's actions which integrated the Union army and navy led to the capture of Fort Fisher.
Who was the naval general at the Battle of Vicksburg?
The commander of the Federal naval forces was Rear Admiral Porter. There is no such thing as a naval general.
Who is most important person on a train porter or conductor?
the conductor is the most important; the porter is only an assistant
What Union naval officer was the second ever to be elevated to the rank of admiral?
Lieutenant David Dixon Porter became the second Union naval officer to be promoted to the rank of admiral on October 9, 1862. Porter had been elevated over eighty other officers and was given control of the Union's Mississippi Squadron. Porter's exceptional organization skills along with his superior understanding of combined army and naval operations helped his promotion.
Who was in charge of the fleet that ferried Grant's troops across the river near Vicksburg?
Michael Jos IMPROVEMENT Admiral David Nixon Porter
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
