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We remember William S Porter
We remember William S Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1894
sibling
Sarah Ada Porter
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21st January 1894
1896
sibling
Maud Emma Porter
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March 1896
1897
sibling
Amelia Alice Porter
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3rd October 1897
1899
sibling
Edwin Harvey Porter
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1st September 1899
1900
sibling
Charlotte Porter
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28th June 1900
1901
dates
Age 9
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31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Osprey Street, Rotherhithe, London
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1905
sibling
George Thomas Porter
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23rd October 1905
1909
sibling
Thomas Porter
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March 1909
1911
dates
Age 18
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2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Wharf Clerk
London
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Bestwood Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1913
sibling
Harvey Porter
Source:5507794
24th March 1913
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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11th February 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
1549
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Serjeant
1549
London Regiment
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Vimy Ridge
France
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23rd May 1916
burial
Grave Ref. 111.D.14 at Cabaret-Rouge, Souchez
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William S |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 3560429 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bestwood Street, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 2 Osprey Street, Rotherhithe, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1549 | London Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1549 | London Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Louisa Golding | mother | ||
| Harvey Porter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ada Porter | sister | 21st January 1894 | |
| Maud Emma Porter | sister | March 1896 | |
| Amelia Alice Porter | sister | 3rd October 1897 | |
| Edwin Harvey Porter | brother | 1st September 1899 | |
| Charlotte Porter | sister | 28th June 1900 | |
| George Thomas Porter | brother | 23rd October 1905 | |
| Thomas Porter | brother | March 1909 | |
| Harvey Porter | brother | 24th March 1913 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| William S Porter with his pals | Alan14802 | |
| William Syer Porter | Alan14802 | |
| Headstone | Alan14802 |
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