(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Mackenzie E. Porter, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during 1942 and 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Mackenzie
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Porter
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 34th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 106 (1943) -
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major (Infantry) Mackenzie E. Porter, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during the period culminating on 8 June 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Porter and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 8, 1942
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 8 (1942)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Mackenzie E. Porter, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Fedala, French Morocco, on 8 November 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.