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Archibald Harold Porter

In memory of:

Private Archibald Harold Porter

July 1, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

1534

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Battalion

Additional Information


Son of Aaron and Lucy Ann Porter, of Change Islands, Fogo, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 101 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

D. 112.

Location:

Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Entrance– Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave Marker– Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cemetery– Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave marker– Private A.H. Porter - Image taken on November 12, 2023 - courtesy of Gavin Mills
  • Gravemarker
  • The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery– The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.
  • Grave Marker

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