John Trask PORTER

Regimental number25/1009
OccupationPlasterer
Next of kinFather, Sydney Porter, Netherby, Ashburton
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
The 3rd Battalion, C Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade left New Zealand on board three ships: HMNZT 42 ('Ulimaroa'), HMNZT 43 ('Mokoia') and HMNZT 44 ('Navua'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankRifleman
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigadek
FateKilled in Action 23 November 1916
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialRue-David Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave No 28), Fleurbaix, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Sidney and Francis Amelia Porter, Ashburton
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 12

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