Robert Porter

268846

Scottish National War Memorial

Pte Robert PORTER, 268846, of Unknown Unit attached to THE BLACK WATCH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS, was born in Hawick. He died on 27 September 1917 F&F. He is listed on the roll of THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). The cause of death is given as Killed in action. Other information given: 4/5th Bn. formerly 150822, Scot. Horse.

Soldiers' Wills

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Private ROBERT PORTER, 268846, served in the 4th/5th Bn. of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He died on 27 September 1917 in Belgium and is buried in TYNE COT MEMORIAL and is commemorated on Panel 94 to 96.

War Memorial

Private Robert Porter, 4/5th, Black Watch, is commemorated on the War Memorial at Auchterarder. Also recorded: Hawick.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

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De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour

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British Army Pension Records

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British Army Service Records

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Soldiers Died in the Great War

Private Robert Porter, 268846, 4 5th (Angus and Dundee) Battalion (Territorial), Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), was killed in action on 27 Sep 1917 in France and Flanders. He enlisted at Dunblane, Perthshire. Additional information: Formerly 150822, Scot. Horse

Auchterarder Roll of Honour

Private Robert PORTER lived at Belvedere Place, Auchterarder. He enlisted 1st February 1915 in the 4/5th battalion of the Black Watch. Home service at Sutton-on-Sea and Alford for 5months. Served France. Missing presumed killed.

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