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  • PORTER
  • WH
  • WILLIAM HUTCHISON
  • 24 Ann Street, Arbroath, Angus
  • Forfarshire, Scotland
  • 16 Jamieson Street, Arbroath
  • Son of Mr. and Mrs. (Helen Davidson Hutchison) James Porter (bleachfield worker)
  • Mechanic, Dens Iron Works, Arbroath
  • Born Arbroath.

Military service

  • 240117
  • Serjeant
  • MM
  • 4th/5th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
  • 118th Brigade
  • 39th Division
  • B.E.F.
  • In France since 02/11/1914, serving with 5th Angus; postumously awarded the MM on 2 November 1917 for his gallant conduct during the 3rd Battle of Ypres.

Death

  • While in billets at Ridge Camp near Poperinghe
  • Died of heart failure
  • 29 August 1917
  • 24
  • XVIII - C - 3A

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