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Porterfield, G., Engmn., 1918

Photo: James Pasby

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

G. Porterfield
Engineman, RNR, 4850/ES
H.M.S. “Island Prince”
5th November 1918

He is remembered in North Shields on N34.22 N34.40 and in Tynemouth where he is named as serving on H.M.S. “Sapphire” T36.14 page 21.

He is also remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Engineman Porterfield

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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