Henry Porter (Canadian admiral)

Henry Porter
Birth nameHenry Allan Porter
Nickname(s)Harry
Born17 August 1922
Chemainus, British Columbia
Died13 March 2016(2016-03-13) (aged 93)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Royal Canadian Navy
Canadian Forces
Years of service1939–1974
Rank Vice-Admiral
CommandsHMCS Kootenay
HMCS La Hulloise
HMCS Lauzon
Communications School on the East Coast
Fourth Canadian Escort Squadron
HMCS Bonaventure
Maritime Forces Pacific
Maritime Command
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsOrder 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.