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We remember Ernest Porter
We remember Ernest Porter
Timeline
Timeline
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1961
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 7674398 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Treville Street, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 11859 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 11859 | Royal Marine Light Infantry; HMS Erin | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah R Horn | wife | 12th October 1910 |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Erin at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Erin at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Royal Marines, marriage registers 1813-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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