Patrick Anthony Porteous | |
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Born | 1 January 1918 Abbottabad, British India |
Died | 9 October 2000 (aged 82) Funtington, West Sussex |
Buried | St Mary's Churchyard, Funtington |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1937−1970 |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | 73033 |
Unit | Royal Artillery No. 4 Commando |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria 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.