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We remember Robert Branfitt Porter
We remember Robert Branfitt Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
enlistment
St Johns Newfoundland
Canada
Source:8685691
4th January 1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
896
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:3559482
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
896
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:3559482
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8685688
1st July 1916
burial
France
Source:8685688
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Branfitt |
| Initials | RB |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 8685688 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 896 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 896 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Grace | mother | ||
| John Porter | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Lizbet72994 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Virtual Memorial | Lizbet72994 | |
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 |
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