| Regimental number | 762 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dublin, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Porter, Dublin, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A4 Pera on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Leicestershire', 22 December 1918; disembarked, Melbourne, 22 January 1919, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged (medically unfit: malaria), Adelaide, 13 June 1919. War service: 4 years 104 days (of which 4 years 6 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 86 |
| Place of burial | Barmera Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PORTER Henry Leonard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
