Background
PORTAL, Bertram Percy was born on January 10, 1866. 3rd son of late Sir Wyndham Portal, 1st Baronet.
PORTAL, Bertram Percy was born on January 10, 1866. 3rd son of late Sir Wyndham Portal, 1st Baronet.
Studied at Wellington College. Sandhurst.
Joined 17th Lancers, 1885. District of Columbia (United States.) to Governor of Madras (Sir Arthur Havelock), 1896-1898. Served South Africa, 1900-1902 (South African medal with 3 clasps, and King’s medal, 2 clasps, despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Commanded 17th Lancers, 1903-1907. Retired 1907. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902.
Clubs: Naval and Military, Travellers’.
Spouse 1899, Hon. Margaret Louisa Littleton, daughter of 3rd Lord Hatherton.
Colonel.