John A. Wanamaker Company Mexican Border Service Medal, “R.C. Porter”

John Wanamaker Company Mexican Border Service Medal, engraved “R.C. Porter”. Pendant shows wear on both sides.

Robert C. Porter, Jr, a salesman from Philadelphia, enlisted in June 1916 and served through June 1919. He initially served in Company A, 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry and was mustered out from Battery A, 2nd Field Artillery. He received federal Mexican Border Service Medal “16609″ and Pennsylvania Mexican Border Service Medal “12042″ (locations unknown).