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William James PORTER

William James PORTER Original Photo
OC Number

1235

Born

15/06/1896

Rank at Death

Lieutenant

Date of Death

03/08/1917

Age at Death

21

Unit Serving With

2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment

Inscription
W. J. PORTER
LIEUT LEINSTER REGT. (ROYAL CANADIANS)
BORN 15TH JUNE 1896 - DIED 3RD AUGUST 1917.

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William was born on the 15th June 1896, the son of William and Anne Elizabeth Porter, of 'Elmfield', Wexford. He entered Campbell College in September 1912, playing for the rugby 1st IX of 1913-14, reportedly being a "brilliant wing three-quarter".

He is buried in lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium, Grave XV.A.4. His inscription reads "Even so those also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. Thess 1V.14."


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