Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lance-Sergeant

Unit:

No. 4 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Recommendation:
"Sgt. Portman was the last Sgt. Left in the Troop when Troop Sgt. Stockdale and all the Troop Officers had become casualties. He took over command and rallied the men prior to Capt. Poreous's arrival. During the subsequent bayonet charge Sgt. Portman was the first British soldier in the German gun pit. Having disposed of the gun crews he proceeded with the demolition task which had been assigned to him. Sgt. Portman's good leadership and efficiency made the demolition of the Battery a rapid and complete succes. "