Private James Porter, of the 93rd Highlanders, was engaged in the memorable defence of Lucknow, when he was struck by a. musket ball in one of his temples, the ball passing completely through his head and emerging at the other temple,"" depriving him of tlie sight of both eyes. Notwithstanding his fearful injuries he has recovered.
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Colonist, Volume II, Issue 107, 29 October 1858, Page 3
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56Untitled Colonist, Volume II, Issue 107, 29 October 1858, Page 3
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