Reginald Portal

Admiral Sir Reginald Henry Portal, KCB, DSC (6 September 1894 – 18 June 1983) was a Royal Navy officer and naval aviation pioneer who served in both world wars.

Sir Reginald Portal
Born(1894-09-06)6 September 1894
Hungerford, Berkshire
Died18 June 1983(1983-06-18) (aged 88)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1907–1951
RankAdmiral
UnitFleet Air Arm
Commands heldHMS York
HMS Royal Sovereign
Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air)
Flag Officer, Naval Air Stations (Australia)
Flag Officer, Air (Home)
Battles/wars
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Cross
Spouse(s)Helen Anderson
Children4
RelationsCharles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford (brother)
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