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Percy Porter

Percy Porter
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
55546
Unit at enlistment: 
19th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
South Yorkshire
Birth city: 
Barnsley
Address at enlistment: 
Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
14 Drake Street, Manchester, England
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Religious denominations: 
Wesleyan
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
33

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BX September 21, 1916

Private Percy Porter is also reported wounded. Pte. Porter came all the way from Philadelphia here to enlist with the Second Contingent, joining the 38th Dufferin Rifles. Before going overseas he was transferred to a Toronto battalion of the Second Division. He was a single man, born in Manchester, England, and was 38 years of age. Previous to coming to Canada he served thirteen years with a Worcestershire regiment.

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