#VeteranOfTheDay Longshaw Kraus Porritt

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is World War I Army Veteran, First Lieutenant Longshaw Kraus Porritt.

Longshaw was born in Connecticut and stayed there until he enlisted into the American Ambulance Field Service in March 1917. He enlisted prior to the United States entering World War I.

While serving during World War I, Longshaw was crucial on the battlefield. He was one of the drivers that transported any wounded soldier from the battlefield, ultimately preventing any additional deaths. After being at the Western Front, he transferred to the Navy and then the American Red Cross on the Italian Front.

Within his collection on Veterans History Project, Porritt provides a behind-the-scenes look at World War I through his 272 photographs and manuscripts. His manuscripts depict a more personal perspective on the war.

We honor his service.

Nominate a Veteran for #VeteranOfTheDay

Do you want to light up the face of a special Veteran? Have you been wondering how to tell your Veteran they are special to you? You’re in luck! VA’s #VeteranOfTheDay social media feature is an opportunity to highlight your Veteran and his/her service.

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much of the information as you can put together with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating for how to create the best submission.

Veterans History Project

This #VeteranOfTheDay profile was created with interviews submitted to the Veterans History Project. The project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war Veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Find out more at http://www.loc.gov/vets/.

Graphic created by Carl J. Valentino: Carl J. Valentino is a student at the University of Delaware with a Major in International Business and a Minor in Graphic Design.