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Willie PORTER

Regimental number1271
Place of birthNinital, India
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationOrchardist
Address'St Elmo', Dural, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.6
Height6' 0"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Porter, Dural, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 March 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 4 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 March 1979

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