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We remember Matthias Porter
We remember Matthias Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Thomas Pennington
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1877
1880
sibling
James Porter
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17th February 1880
1882
sibling
Robert Porter
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1882
1883
sibling
Samuel Porter
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1883
1886
sibling
William Porter
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1886
1889
sibling
Ciciley Porter
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1889
1891
1892
sibling
Ann Porter
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1892
1893
sibling
Mary Porter
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1893
1895
sibling
Alice Porter
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1895
1897
location
188, Canning Road, Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1897 - 1918
1915
enlistment
Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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May 1915
1918
internment
pow
Germany
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22nd March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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22nd March 1918
1919
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Pattison
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1919
service
British Army
Private
4459
Liverpool Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
266712
Liverpool Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
Kings Liverpool Regiment
1/7th
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location
"Windyridge", 18 Chesterfield Road, Swallownest, Sheffield
United Kingdom
their own address
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1958
death
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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23rd September 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthias |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 3559243 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Windyridge", 18 Chesterfield Road, Swallownest, Sheffield | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 188, Canning Road, Southport, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1897 - 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4459 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 266712 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Kings Liverpool Regiment | 1/7th | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Porter | father | ||
| Mary Porter nee Pennington | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Porter | brother | 17th February 1880 | |
| Robert Porter | brother | 1882 | |
| Samuel Porter | brother | 1883 | |
| William Porter | brother | 1886 | |
| Ciciley Porter | sister | 1889 | |
| Ann Porter | sister | 1892 | |
| Mary Porter | sister | 1893 | |
| Alice Porter | sister | 1895 | |
| Thomas Pennington | step-brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Pattison | wife | 1919 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Private Matthias PorterPhotographed in uniform at a local photographer's studio in Southport, Lancashire
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Private Matthias Porter kneeling centreThis photograph was taken at a training camp somewhere in EnglandContributed by:
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Matthias & Mary PorterThis photo was taken outside their house in Sheffield shortly after they moved in.Contributed by:
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Postcard sent from GermanyA postcard sent by Matthias Porter to his sister in law, Mrs Mary Ann Pennington (nee Ambrose) shortly after his release from a German POW camp at the end of the War. The reference to "our Tom" is to his half brother Private Thomas Pennington who was serving with the Durham Light Infantry in Salonika.Contributed by:
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Roll of medals awardedAn extract from the roll of medal awards to individuals who served in the Kings Liverpool Regiment.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Members of the Porter Family from SouthportMore about Members of the Porter Family from Southport
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Matthias Porter | John6705 | |
| Private Matthias Porter kneeling centre | John6705 | |
| Private Matthias Porter | John6705 | |
| Matthias & Mary Porter | John6705 | |
| Matthias & Mary Porter | John6705 | |
| Postcard sent from Germany | John6705 | |
| Details of medals for which he qualified | John6705 | |
| Roll of medals awarded | John6705 |
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