Born West Lutton, Driffield, Yorkshire, 1893. Son of Joseph and Mary Porritt, of West Lutton, Driffield
A Farm Horseman. Described as 5 foot, 8.5 inches tall, 135 lbs weight, 39-41.5 inch chest, blue eyes, light brown hair, and Church of England religion.
He enlisted in Hull, on 25th July 1913, as a wagoner, in the Army Service Corps. Transferred to “C” Bty. 251st Bde., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action, on 23/04/1917, aged 24. Buried at Hibers Trench British Cemetery. His army effect were left to his mother, Mary.
| Name | Ernest Porritt |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | West Lutton, Driffield, Yorkshire, 1893 |
| Death Date | 23 Apr 1917 |
| Death Place | France |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Regiment | Royal Field Artillery 251st Brigade, C Battery |
| Battalion | Territorial Force |
| Regimental Number | 755674 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
ERNEST
Military Number:
755674
Rank:
Gunner
Date Died
23/04/1917
Place died:
HIBERS TRENCH CEMETERY, WANCOURT, FRANCE
Age:
24
