HONORED ON PANEL 9E, LINE 34 OF THE WALL
DAVID EDWARD PORTERFIELD
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DAVID E PORTERFIELD
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9E/34
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LEFT FOR DAVID EDWARD PORTERFIELD
POSTED ON 1.14.2024
POSTED BY: William Walt (de la Ossa Family)
Larchmont Yacht Club
Dave was a swimmer in the older boys division and I looked up to Dave admiringly. He was a fast swimmer and won a lot of races, always walking away from his wins humbly. and our annual trophy night handed out by Vic Sobel (sp.?) , where Dave would win many in various divisions and freestyle, butterfly, and relays. My admiration of him lead me on to being captain of my swim team in high school at a private military school. although I have known for many decades still feel sad to remember the community lost a good man.
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POSTED ON 9.28.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow marines. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
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POSTED ON 6.10.2022
POSTED BY: Jens Andersen
MHS '64
When I see your face on either MHS website or a Vietnam Memorial web site, it gets all blurry. Why is that? Christ Dave you were only twenty! I'm 76 and I still have rears rolling down my cheeks.
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POSTED ON 7.17.2021
POSTED BY: U.S. Marine, Vietnam, WIA
Silver Star Medal Award
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman David Edward Porterfield, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 18 July 1966 in connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam while serving as a Corpsman with Company K, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, during Operation HASTINGS. When two platoons of Company K were subjected to intense enemy automatic weapons, small arms, and mortar fire, resulting in the infliction of several casualties to members of the first squad of the first platoon, Hospitalman Porterfield, braving the heavy fire, left his position of relative safety to administer first aid to the wounded Marines. While tending the Marine casualties, he himself was mortally wounded but continued to render medical assistance to others until he succumbed to his own wounds. Through his gallant efforts, he succeeded in alleviating the suffering of the wounded and undoubtedly saved several lives. Hospitalman Porterfield's courageous and selfless devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/305738
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman David Edward Porterfield, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 18 July 1966 in connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the Republic of Vietnam while serving as a Corpsman with Company K, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, during Operation HASTINGS. When two platoons of Company K were subjected to intense enemy automatic weapons, small arms, and mortar fire, resulting in the infliction of several casualties to members of the first squad of the first platoon, Hospitalman Porterfield, braving the heavy fire, left his position of relative safety to administer first aid to the wounded Marines. While tending the Marine casualties, he himself was mortally wounded but continued to render medical assistance to others until he succumbed to his own wounds. Through his gallant efforts, he succeeded in alleviating the suffering of the wounded and undoubtedly saved several lives. Hospitalman Porterfield's courageous and selfless devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/305738
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