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We remember Robert Porter
We remember Robert Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Thomas Pennington
Source:5503695
1877
1880
sibling
James Porter
Source:5503695
17th February 1880
1882
1883
sibling
Samuel Porter
Source:5503695
1883
1886
sibling
William Porter
Source:5503695
1886
1889
sibling
Ciciley Porter
Source:5503695
1889
1891
sibling
Matthias Porter
Source:5503695
1891
1892
sibling
Ann Porter
Source:5503695
1892
1893
sibling
Mary Porter
Source:5503695
1893
1895
sibling
Alice Porter
Source:5503695
1895
1905
marriage
Mary Ann Webster
Source:5503695
1905 - 11th April 1936
1918
location
40 Lawson Street, Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5503695
May 1918
1936
marriage
Mary Maiden name Cox, previous surname Burke
Source:5503695
1936
1936
location
15 Crowland Street, Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5503695
1936
1945
location
188 Canning Road, Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8663321
February 1945
service
British Army
Private
125891
Labour Corps/Royal Engineers Company ex King's Liverpool Regiment
Source:3559462
1945
death
Not War Related
Died in a motor vehicle accident
Southport, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5503695
1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 3559462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Crowland Street, Southport, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| 188 Canning Road, Southport, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known February 1945 | |
| 40 Lawson Street, Southport, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 125891 | Labour Corps/Royal Engineers Company ex King's Liverpool Regiment | Private |
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 | |
| Samuel Porter | brother | 1883 | |
| William Porter | brother | 1886 | |
| Ciciley Porter | sister | 1889 | |
| Matthias Porter | brother | 1891 | |
| Ann Porter | sister | 1892 | |
| Mary Porter | sister | 1893 | |
| Alice Porter | sister | 1895 | |
| Thomas Pennington | step-brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Webster | wife | 1905 | |
| Mary Maiden name Cox, previous surname Burke | wife | 1936 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Private Robert PorterPhotographed in uniform at a local photographer's studio in Southport, Lancashire
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Inquest reportExtract from the "Southport Visiter" dated 10th April 1945, reporting on the inquest into Robert Porter's deathContributed by:
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Mary Porter nee WebsterThis is a photograph of Robert Porter's wife Mary in later life.Contributed by:
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Private Robert Porter with his wife MaryPhotographed with his wife in the studio of H J Seaman, 35 Nevill St, Southport, sometime during the war.Contributed by:
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Private Robert Porter in uniformAccording to family folklore, Robert Porter was a consummate pipe smoker, and this photo shows him in uniform and with pipe in hand.
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John6705
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 Robert Porter | John6705 | |
| Inquest report | John6705 | |
| Mary Porter nee Webster | John6705 | |
| Private Robert Porter with his wife Mary | John6705 | |
| Private Robert Porter in uniform | John6705 |
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