Army Number: 2697572 Rank: Guardsman Name: W PORTER, MiD Unit: Scots Guards London Gazette : 6 January 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36317/supplement/153/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa:— Foot Guards S. G'ds. 2697572 Gdsmn. W. Porter (killed in action).
London Gazette : 6 January 1944 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36317/supplement/153/data.pdf
Casualty Guardsman PORTER, WILLIAM Service Number 2697572 Died 28/04/1943 Aged 26 1st Bn. Scots Guards Son of James and Helen Porter, of Stewarton, Ayrshire. INSCRIPTION: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. ST. JOHN XV.13 Buried at MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY Location: Tunisia Number of casualties: 1447 Cemetery/memorial reference: V. F. 18. See cemetery plan See also 57781 Charles Anthony LYELL, VC, 1 Scots Guards
