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    David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of commodore. Porter...
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    a U.S. naval officer in the American Revolution and friend of David Porter Sr., was unable to care for all his children. Commodore David Porter offered...
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  • Dave Porter (Canadian politician), Canadian politician David Porter (naval officer) (1780–1843), United States Navy officer and ambassador David Dixon...
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  • Commodore Porter may refer to: David Porter (naval officer) (1780–1843), U.S. Navy commodore William D. Porter (1808–1864), U.S. Navy commodore David Dixon...
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    William David Porter (10 March 1808 – 1 May 1864) was a flag officer of the United States Navy. He was the son of Commodore David Porter (1780–1843) and...
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    tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother. When he was 11 years old, Farragut...
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    northeast Indiana, including Porter. In 1837 the county was organized. It was named for Capt. David Porter, naval officer during the Barbary Wars and the...
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    the Naval Staff (1SL/CNS) is a statutory position in the British Armed Forces usually held by a four star admiral. As the highest-ranking officer to serve...
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    arm held trident, all surrounded by laurels. Two Naval Officers' crossed swords honor David Porter, his son, and the ships mission to "Train, Fight and...
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    ordered to report to the New Orleans station, under the command of Captain David Porter. He was in semi-independent command of a flotilla of gunboats based in...
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