James Henry PORTER

Regimental number1809
Place of birthBrunswick Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCaterer
Address35 Davis Street, East Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinWife, Mrs G Porter, 35 Davis Street, East Brunswick, Victoria
Enlistment date30 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 13 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'After the parties had finished their work each of these men [Porter and 2450 Pte B.G. Walker] stopped and bombed, to cover the retreat of the remainder. They were also both remarkably accurate with their throwing. Private Walker put a couple of bombs under a Trench Mortar and together with Private Hutson bombed a big lighted dug-out in the distance.'

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 star, British War Medal, Victory Medal