Biography of Charles Portal, 1. Viscount Portal of Hungerford (1893-1971)

Biography

Hungerford, England

Funtington, England

United Kingdom

cancer

Occupation(3)

military officer engineer politician

Awards(10)

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour Military Cross Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown Order of the Garter Distinguished Service Order Order of Merit Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta Croix de guerre Grand Cross of the Order of George I

Spouse(1)

Joan Welby

Education(2)

Christ Church Winchester College

Offices & Positions(2)

member of the House of Lords Chief of the Air Staff

Charles Portal, 1. Viscount Portal of Hungerford (* 21. May 1893 in Hungerford; † 22. April 1971 in Funtington) was a britischer Luftwaffenbefehlshaber. He was 77 years old. He was married to Joan Welby. He had at least 2 children (1 son and 1 daughter). His education included Christ Church and Winchester College. He received 10 awards, including Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Military Cross. His cause of death was cancer.

Life Events

2 Events

1893

Born in Hungerford, England

1971

Biography of Charles Portal, 1. Viscount Portal of Hungerford

Biography

Life Events

Born in Hungerford, England

Died in Funtington, England (cancer)

Biography of Charles Portal, 1. Viscount Portal of Hungerford

Biography

Life Events

Born in Hungerford, England

Died in Funtington, England (cancer)