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 | |
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Born | Hungerford, Berkshire | 6 September 1894
Died | 18 June 1983 88) | (aged
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1907–1951 |
Rank | Admiral |
Unit | Fleet Air Arm |
Commands held | HMS York HMS Royal Sovereign Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air) Flag Officer, Naval Air Stations (Australia) Flag Officer, Air (Home) |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross |
Spouse(s) | Helen Anderson |
Children | 4 |
Relations | Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford (brother) |
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