Decorations Croix de Guerre Wounded Wounded Next of kin address Scotland John Charles Porter Mother Helen Porter Father John Porter More info Extract from the London Gazette 20 June 1916 - "After having been severely burned in the cordite explosion at No. 2 starboard 6-inch gun, Lieutenant Porter personally superintended the extinction of the fire and removal of wounded, and remained at his post for two hours after, when swelling from burns had closed his eyes and rendered his hands useless. His condition when he reached the medical party was critical."