PORTER, REGINALD WHITWORTH, Major,
was born 18 May 1856. He entered the Oxford Light Infantry 6 September
1876, as Second Lieutenant from the Militia, becoming Captain 11 January
1886, and Major 9 November 1894. Major Porter served on the North-West
Frontier of India, 1897-98, with the
Mohmand Field and Tirah Expeditionary Forces (Medal with two
clasps). He served in the South African War, 1899-1902, and was created a
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September
1901]: "Reginald Whitworth Porter, Major, Oxford Light Infantry. In
recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The
Insignia were sent to Lord Roberts, and were presented by Major General Knox
at Kroonstad 21 March 1902. Major Porter died of disease on 10 May 1902.
See his casualty
entry.
