Patrick Anthony Porteous
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 |
| Branch | 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.