| Henry Martyn Porter | |
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Henry Martyn Porter |
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| Born | April 25, 1835 |
| Died | February 6, 1907 (aged 71) |
| Place of burial | West Cemetery, Middlebury, Vermont |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 7th Vermont Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Martyn Porter (April 25, 1835 – February 6, 1907) was an American Civil War Union Army Officer who served as a Colonel and commander of the 7th Vermont Infantry. He graduated in 1857 from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Connecticut.[1] He then became a teacher; first in Sutherland Falls, Vermont in 1857, then in Rupert, Vermont from 1858 to 1859, then in New York, also in 1859.[2] He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1861 as a Private in the New York National Guard.[3] He later became a Captain with the Vermont Infantry and achieved the rank Colonel.
From 1863 to 1864, he was the Provost Marshal for the city of New Orleans.[3] He served for five years until 1865.[1][4]
After his military career, he headed a department for the American Bank Note Company for over 22 years.[3] he was a member of the Loyal Legion, Lotus Club, Lawyer's Club, and the Union League Club.[1] He died at the age of 71, and is interred at West Cemetery in Middlebury, Vermont.[5]