1897 Aug 14. Born at Ball Haye Green, Leek, Staffordshire
1897 Sep 12. Leek, Staffordshire, England christened John Charles Porter son of Daniel Porter and Annie Durose
1901 census at 10 Ball Haye Green, Leek, Staffordshire
1911 census at Borough Arms, Broad Street, Shelton, Staffordshire he is living with mother Annie and stepfather, Arthur Rhodes
I cannot get him with a MIC. 18975 John C Porter who is a Private and no sign of commission is the only card that seems vaguely plausible
1918 Jun 26. The undermentioned cadets to be temp. 2nd I/ts. N Staffs Reg. John Charles Porter
1920 Aug 8 Joins ADRIC with service no 81. Posted to Depot Coy.
1921 Jan 10. Promoted Section Leader
1921 Apr 2. Posted J Coy and reverts to T/Cadet
1921 Aug 9 Resigns from ADRIC on completion of service.
1921 Sep 1. Service Battalions. The undermentioned relinquish their commissions on completion of service: .N. Stafford. R. Temp. 2nd Lts., and retain the rank of 2nd Lt.: — J. C. Porter
1924 Oct 29. Married at St Anne's R.C.Church, Cobham Street, Accrington, Lancashire to Ellen Moretta Iredale. He was a " Stenotype Machinist "
1939 Register. Living at 3 Wrenwood Edward Street , Oldham C.B., Lancashire. He is a Newspaper Overseller
1956 Jan 2. His wife died
1970 Died Oldham Lancs aged 73