South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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 The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One

L/Corporal 633789 Francis William PORTER MM - 21st Battalion, D Company, Canadian Infantry


Killed in Action Friday, October 11, 1918 aged 27

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 Military History

Theatre

France & Flanders

Action/Battle/Other

Battle of Avesnes-le-Sec

Place of Death

Avesnes-le-Sec

 

Medals

Military Medal, British War and Victory Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

14 Mar 1916 at Ottawa, Canada 

 

Commonwealth War Graves Page

Niagara Cemetery

SWFHS War Memorial(s)

Preston on Stour

Other War Memorial(s)

 

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

Francis was killed in action during the Canadian Division attack on Avesner-le-Sec.
 Personal & Family History

Birth Date & Place

29 Jan 1891 at Chipping Norton

Baptism Date & Place

28 Mar 1891 at Chipping Norton

Parents

Aubrey and Margaret of Atherstone on Stour

Wife & Marriage

Edith nee Keyte
1 Sep 1913, Carlton, Canada

Children

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Occupation(s)

  • 1911 - House Painter
  • 1916 - Painter

Schools & Colleges

 

Address History

  • 1891 - Spring Street, Chipping Norton
  • 1901 - Preston on Stour
  • 1911 - Preston on Stour
  • 1916 - 19 Lorne Avenue, Ottawa
  • 1916 - Whimstone Cottage, Preston on Stour (Edith's address)
  • 1918 - Atherstone Hill, Preston on Stour (Edith's address)

Other Information

 

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