Q20989097
Porter Hanks
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| Bio | Lieutenant Porter Hanks was a United States Army officer who served in the War of 1812. He is best known for commanding Fort Mackinac, situated on the Strait of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Hanks surrendered the fort to British forces on July 17, 1812, in one of the opening engagements of the war.2 |
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| Born | c. 17851 |
| Died | 1812 Aug 161 |
| Occupation | military officer1 |
| Cause of death | gunshot wound, line-of-duty death1 |
| Status | Possible: Porter Hanks may be a 27 Club member |