In Memory Of
PORRITT, THOMAS HANDLEY
Service Details
Age:
21
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Unit:
2nd Bn.
Regiment:
Coldstream Guards
Date of Death:
1917-07-31
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II. G. 7.
Cemetery:
DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
Localitly:
Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen
Country:
Belgium
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG 17 September 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a most successful raid into the enemy's lines. He was the first to enter the trench, and owing to intense barrage and the dilapidated state of the trenches it became necessary to reorganise his party. He accomplished this with great promptness and decision, continuing to lead his men and personally directing the bombing sections. He shot one of the enemy with is revolver, and when the signal to withdraw was given he personally superintended the covering party, and was the last to leave. The success of the road was entirely due to his coolness and splendid leadership."
Son of William and H. M. Porritt, of Greytown, Natal, South Africa. Educated at Hilton College, Natal
