He was awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action 1 -- 2 November 1918 .
During World War I , Porter participated in combat in the European Theater of Operations with Company E , 34th Infantry , 7th Division .
Porter was awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action 1 -- 2 November 1918 .
During World War I , Porter participated in combat in the European Theater of Operations with Company E , 34th Infantry , 7th Division .