Patrick Anthony Porteous

Patrick Anthony Porteous
Born1 January 1918
Abbottabad, British India
Died9 October 2000 (aged 82)
Funtington, West Sussex
Buried
St Mary's Churchyard, Funtington
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1937−1970
RankColonel
Service number73033
UnitRoyal Artillery
No. 4 Commando
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsVictoria Cross

Colonel Patrick Anthony Porteous VC (1 January 1918 – 9 October 2000) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.