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We remember Alfred William Porter
We remember Alfred William Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles Porter
Source:8960928
1887
1893
1893
location
Startley, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8960941
14th January 1893
1898
education
Great Somerfod school
Great Somerford, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8960937
4th April 1898 - 22nd March 1907
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8960928
1901
1911
employment
(Mason's?) General Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:7956405
1911
1918
events
War Gratuity paid to parents
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:8960934
1918 - 1920
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:7618137
4th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
242606
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
16th Battalion.
Source:7956138
4th July 1918
enlistment
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7956138
service
British Army
Private
242606
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3557092
service
British Army
Private (16)
242606
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:7618137
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounds were received in action
France
Source:7231829
Source:7618137
4th July 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7231829
sibling
Edward Porter
Source:7956405
sibling
Herbert Porter
Source:7956405
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startley, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 14th January 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 242606 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 242606 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private (16) | ||
| British Army | 242606 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 16th Battalion. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Porter | father | ||
| Annie Porter formerly Reynolds | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Porter | brother | ||
| Herbert Porter | brother | ||
| Charles Porter | brother | 1887 |
Media
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The Porter FamilyThe photograph shows Alfred William Porter with his brothers, sister-in-law and parents. Back Row (L-R) - Herbert (Bert), Harry, Emily, Edward (Ted), Alfred William (Bill). Front Row - George and Annie PorterContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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16th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 16th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England Census Return | Dominic27382 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred William Porter | Dominic27382 | |
| The Porter Family | Dominic27382 |
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