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We remember Henry Colin Mansel Porter
We remember Henry Colin Mansel Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Etta Porter
Source:7738113
1882
1882
1887
sibling
Phoebe Porter
Source:7738113
1887
1889
sibling
John Porter
Source:7738113
1889
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:7738113
1891
1891
location
Pershore Road, Birlingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7738113
1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:7738114
1901
1901
education
Cadet
Sandhurst Academy
Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7738114
1901
1901
enlistment
Sandhurst
United Kingdom
Source:7738114
1901
1901
location
Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7738114
1901
1901
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9511162
8th May 1901 - 9th October 1902
1905
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9511162
16th May 1905
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:7738115
1911
1911
location
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7738115
1911
1916
service
British Army
Major
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7738107
8th May 1916 - 21st August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7739074
22nd June 1916 - 2nd January 1918
1916
appointments
Commanding officer of 9th Battn K.R.R.C.
Source:7738221
21st August 1916 - 7th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Major / Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
9th Battalion
Source:7738221
21st August 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7738252
15th September 1916
1916
appointments
Commanding officer of 9th Battn K.R.R.C.
Source:7739074
16th September 1916 - 25th May 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7738119
4th January 1917
1917
hospitalisation
While going up to the front trenches on the 25 May 1917 HCM Porter was wounded by shell fire, the right arm being badly shattered.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7738309
25th May 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7738119
21st December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7738232
2nd January 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant-Colonel
Reserve of Officers
Source:7738309
12th December 1919 - 27th October 1937
1925
marriage
Edith Cheston
Source:7738117
1925
1925
children
Henry Robert Mansel Porter
Source:7738298
11th August 1925
1937
discharge
Source:7738217
27th October 1937
1955
death
Unknown
Birlingham
United Kingdom
Source:7739072
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | H C M |
| Initials | HCM |
| Source | 7738111 |
| First Names | Henry Colin Mansel |
| Initials | HCM |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 7738252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore Road, Birlingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Sandhurst, Berkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 | |
| Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Major | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 9th Battalion | Major / Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Reserve of Officers | Lieutenant-Colonel | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Robert Mansel Porter | son | 11th August 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Porter | mother | ||
| Henry R. M. Porter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etta Porter | sister | 1882 | |
| Phoebe Porter | sister | 1887 | |
| John Porter | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cheston | wife | 1925 |
Media
Media
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Lt. Col HCM PorterPicture taken in January 1917, when my grandfather was on leave.
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Communities
Communities
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
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Peninsular Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, in 1911More about Peninsular Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, in 1911
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Mara60295 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette, 24 May, 1916 | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette, 10 April, 1915 | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette, 26 September, 1905 | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette, 26 October 1937 | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette, 20 October, 1916 | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette, 18 January 1918 | Mara60295 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette, 2 January 1918 | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette, 14 November 1922 | Mara60295 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette, 16 November 1916 | Mara60295 | |
| The Peerage | Mara60295 | |
| London Times, 15 October 1902 | Mara60295 | |
| Annals of the King's Royal Rifle Corps: Vol 4 "The K.R.R.C." 1872-1913 | Mara60295 | |
| Obituary of Major Robert Henry Mansel Porter | Mara60295 | |
| Battalion Diary of 9th King's Royal Rifle Corps | Mara60295 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1911 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lt. Col HCM Porter | Michael145360 | |
| This photo was taken by Lt Col HCM Porter | Michael145360 |
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