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We remember Charles Porter
We remember Charles Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1913
enlistment
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:8923268
24th May 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/16901
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8923268
24th May 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/16901
Royal Marine Brigade - Portsmouth Battalion
Source:8923268
26th August 1914 - 1st September 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
16901
HMS MALAYA
Source:8923267
28th January 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8579003
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 7667714 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/16901 | Royal Marine Brigade - Portsmouth Battalion | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 16901 | HMS MALAYA | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/16901 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry59140 |
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