Background
PORTER, Brig was born on August 3, 1851. Son of late Reverend Erisey J. Porter, A., of Morwenstowe, Cornwall.
PORTER, Brig was born on August 3, 1851. Son of late Reverend Erisey J. Porter, A., of Morwenstowe, Cornwall.
Cheltenham.
Commanded 6th Dragoon Guards, the Carabiniers. Served Afghan Campaign, 1879-1880 (medal, despatches). Commanded 1st Cavalry Brigade in South African War, 1900-1901 (medal, 5 clasps, despatches).
Retired, 1908. -General Thomas Cole; B. 1900; Justice of the Peace Company Cornwall; Brigade-General commanding Potchefstroom sub - district, 1906-1908.
Clubs: Army and Navy; Royal Western Yacht, Plymouth.