David Dixon Porter Born : June 8, 1813 Died : February 13, 1891 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by David Dixon Porter A ship without Marines is like a garment without buttons. David Dixon Porter buttons marine military If the Marines are abolished half the efficiency of the Navy will be destroyed. They are as necessary to the well being of a ship as the officers. Instead of decreasing the Corps, I would rather hope to see a large increase, for we feel the want of Marines very much. David Dixon Porter marine military hope
