About Henry Porter
Lived 1920 – 2016 (aged 95). Henry Porter was a Canadian naval officer.
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.
Career Porter joined the Royal Canadian Navy as an ordinary telegraphist in 1939 and underwent seamanship training before serving as communications officer in HMCS Kootenay during the Second World War. He became Commanding Officer of the frigate in 1952, Commanding Officer of the frigate in 1953 and officer in charge of the Communications School on the East Coast in 1954. and died on 13 March 2016.
Awards and decorations Porter's personal awards and decorations include the following:
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Who was Henry Porter?
Canadian admiral (1920-2016)
When was Henry Porter born?
Henry Porter was born on 17 August 1920 in Chemainus.
When did Henry Porter die?
Henry Porter died on 13 March 2016 in Halifax.
What was Henry Porter's occupation?
Henry Porter was a naval officer.
What nationality was Henry Porter?
Henry Porter was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Henry Porter (Canadian admiral)
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