Lewis B. Porterfield

Lewis Broughton Porterfield (30 October 1879 – 5 April 1942) was an admiral of the United States Navy.

Porterfield, born in Greenville, Alabama, 30 October 1879, was appointed Naval Cadet from Alabama 8 September 1898. He became a Midshipman in July 1902, Ensign 2 May 1904, Lieutenant 2 May 1907, Lieutenant Commander 4 March 1915, Commander 1 July 1919, Captain 16 February 1925, and Rear Admiral 1 July 1937.

His commands included "Albatross", "Venetia", "Wheeling" (Gunboat No. 14), and Destroyer Squadron 11, and he served finally as Chief of Staff in the 12th Naval District. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for anti-submarine operations during World War I while commanding "Venetia".

He died in Oakland, Calif., 5 April 1942.

In 1943, the destroyer USS "Porterfield" (DD-682) was named in his honor.

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