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We remember Ernest George Port
We remember Ernest George Port
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9543983
29th August 1883
1901
location
Ash Street, Ash, Eastry, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9543982
1901
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9543989
17th January 1915
1915
commission
Unknown
Source:9543989
29th September 1915
1939
employment
Storekeeper
Source:9543983
1939
1939
location
101 Estridge Way, Tonbridge, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9543983
1939
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9543989
marriage
Emily Port
Source:9543983
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
6605
East Kent Regiment
Source:4991516
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
L/6605
East Kent Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9543989
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Port |
| Source | 9543989 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Estridge Way, Tonbridge, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Ash Street, Ash, Eastry, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6605 | East Kent Regiment | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | L/6605 | East Kent Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria Port | mother | ||
| George Port | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Port | wife |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Census 1901 | john154665 | |
| 1939 register | john154665 | |
| Birth transcription | john154665 | |
| Medal index card | john154665 | |
| DCM citation | john154665 |
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