Henry Porter | |
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Birth name | Henry Allan Porter |
Nickname(s) | Harry |
Born | 17 August 1922 Chemainus, British Columbia |
Died | 13 March 2016 Halifax, Nova Scotia | (aged 93)
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Forces |
Years of service | 1939–1974 |
Rank | Vice-Admiral |
Commands | HMCS Kootenay HMCS La Hulloise HMCS Lauzon Communications School on the East Coast Fourth Canadian Escort Squadron HMCS Bonaventure Maritime Forces Pacific Maritime Command |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Order of Military Merit Canadian Forces' Decoration |
Vice Admiral Henry Allan Porter CMM, CD (17 August 1922 – 13 March 2016) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Commander Maritime Command from 6 July 1970 to 18 October 1971.