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 | 6 September 1894 Hungerford, Berkshire |
| Died | 18 June 1983 (aged 88) |
| 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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