The First World War
Officers of The Royal Canadian Regiment

Lieut. David Arthur Porter, M.C.

Soldiers of the First World War database entry - D.A. Porter

Service:

• Prior service; 3 years, 62nd Regiment
• Attested for overseas service in the ranks on 13 Sep 1915; regimental number 445776
• 64th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 15 Jul 1915 to 23 Oct 1915
• 55th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 23 Oct 1915 to 14 Apr 1916
• Taken on strength, The R.C.R., 15 Apr 1916
• Wounded, 3 Jun 1916
• Wounded, 9 Apr 1917
• Courses:
• Two weeks, Gas Course, Canadian Trench Wafare School, Bexhill
• O.T.C. Bexhill
• Taken on strength, The R.C.R., from England, 4 Jun 1918
• Joined The R.C.R. from C.C.R.C., 14 Aug 1918
• Gazetted Lieut., 28 Apr 1918

M.C. Citation

SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 4 OCTOBER, 1919; 3 October 1919, Issue number: 31583, Page number: 12364

Lt. David Arthur Porter, R. Can. R., Nova Scotia R. - For conspicuous gallantry and good work during the operations near Cambrai from 27th .September to 1st October, 1918. On one occasion, when the battalion was held up, he initiated an attack, and by skilful leadership captured twenty of the enemy, killed many others, and protected the advance of the other unit. On another occasion he led his platoon most determinedly, and when all senior officers had become casualties, he took charge of the entire situation in the battalion front line, making careful dispositions.

Date of Birth - 6 Jun 1889

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