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We remember Henry George Porter
We remember Henry George Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Charlotte Hannah Porter
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1892
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8495653
1901
1901
sibling
Ada Porter
Source:8495653
1901
1901
location
1 Central Terrace, Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8495653
1901
1907
sibling
Frances Violet Porter
Source:8495654
1907
1907
sibling
Violet Primrose Porter
Source:8495654
1907
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8495654
1911
1911
location
37 Central Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8495654
1911
1912
enlistment
Source:8495662
12th January 1912
1912
dates
Age 17
Source:8495662
1912
employment
Potman
Ramsgate, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:8495662
service
British Army
Private
S/10189
East Kent Regiment
Source:3558101
service
British Army
Private
404561
Labour Corps
Source:3558101
location
2 Greenfield Cottages, Ashburton Road, Ramsgte, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:8495662
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 9341743 |
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Source | 9341743 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Central Terrace, Ramsgate, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 2 Greenfield Cottages, Ashburton Road, Ramsgte, Kent. | United Kingdom | |||
| 37 Central Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/10189 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 404561 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Elizabeth Walker | mother | ||
| Thomas Francis Porter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hannah Porter | sister | 1892 | |
| Ada Porter | sister | 1901 | |
| Frances Violet Porter | sister | 1907 | |
| Violet Primrose Porter | sister | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-12 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-12 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Christine23339 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal harbour | Terry7885 |
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