Pennsylvanians at Fort Fisher

From the Dec. 24th Civil War Rifles Blog.

Admiral David Dixon Porter was a native of Chester, Pennsylvania as was Galusha Pennypacker, of the Army. However, Wikipedia has Pennypacker being born in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Porter commanded the Union fleet in both attacks on Fort Fisher as well as the Wilmington Campaign.

Galusha Pennypacker distinguished himself at the Second Battle. General in charge, Alfred Terry referred to Pennypacker as the "Real Hero of Fort Fisher" although argument could also be made for Newton Curtis. Like Curtis, Pennypacker was wounded numerous times leading the assaults on the traverses and also received a Medal of Honor.

Terry thought Pennypacker would not survive the wounds and promised he would make him a general if he lived. On February 18, 1865, Pennypacker was appointed brigadier general of volunteers at age 20, the youngest general-ever to this day.

Heroes, to Be Sure. --Old B-Runner