Date of death:

August 17th, 1944

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery Poznan
Plot: 5. Row: C. Grave: 1-10.

Service number:

113389

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Ted Porter was killed, aged 33, on 17th August 1944 whilst leading a daring low level attack at Stettin Bay. He had returned early from leave and volunteered to do this trip without his usual crew, taking another pilot's place.

Promotions:
? Leading Aircraft Man
November 1st, 1941: Pilot Officer (probation/emergency)
October 1st, 1942: Flying Officer (probation/war sub)
May 18th, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (war sub)
Februari 14th, 1944; Squadron Leader (war sub)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 207 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 12th, 1943

Citation:
"This officer has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, many of which were againstheavily defended targets. He also succesfully participated in the daylight attacks on Danzig and Le Creusot. On a number of occasions, by the quiet cheerful and efficient way he has overcome difficult situations, he has won the admiration of all."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 9 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 31st, 1944

• Photo 1: Niebieska Eskadra
• - Third Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35936 published on the 9 March 1943
  - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36448 published on the 28 March 1944
  - Flight Global - Archive
  - 97 Squadron - The Pathfinder Year
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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