| Regimental number | 2671 |
| Place of birth | Wandsworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ben Lomond, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Porritt, Gosford, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot V, Row d, Grave No. 12), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 140 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Jonathan and Sarah PORRITT, Watt Street, Gosford, New South Wales. Native of Wandsworth, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery in an attack on an enemy Strong Point and trenches at GUEUDECOURT on the morning of 21st February, 1917. He led his section with great dash and in the bombing operations along the trench set a splendid example of courage and leadership. He continued in the forefront of the party until severely wounded. his fine management of the bombing section contributed materially to the rapid progress of the whole party along the German trench.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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