Porter Hanks | |
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| Born | c. 1785 |
| Died | August 16, 1812 Detroit, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1805-1812 |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Porter Hanks (c. 1785–August 16, 1812) was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. He is best known for having been the commanding officer at Fort Mackinac, situated on the Strait of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. He surrendered the fort without bloodshed on July 17, 1812, in one of the opening movements of the war.[1]