William Lincoln Field PORTER

Regimental number2/2238
AddressPost Office, Eltham
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs I Porter, Tariki, Taranaki
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
Members of the 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery, embarked on board three ships: HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankBattery Sergeant Major
Final unit9th Battery, 2nd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'At Houtmont on 9th November 1918, he was ordered to bring the battery into action. This he did very ably under heavy fire, enabling telling fire to be brought to bear on the enemy infantry with successful results.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 July 1919

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Seventh