Robert Porter (Northern Ireland politician)
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Sir Robert Wilson Porter, PC (NI), QC (23 December 1923 – 25 May 2014) was a Northern Irish politician, barrister and judge. He served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II and was later an officer in the Territorial Army.
Quick Facts The Right HonourableSir Robert PorterPC (NI) QC, Member of the Northern Ireland Parliament for Queen's University of Belfast ...
The Right Honourable Sir Robert Porter | |
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Member of the Northern Ireland Parliament for Queen's University of Belfast | |
In office 1966–1969 | |
Preceded by | Charles Stewart |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Member of the Northern Ireland Parliament for Lagan Valley | |
In office 1969–1972 | |
Preceded by | constituency created |
Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1923-12-23)23 December 1923 Derry, Northern Ireland |
Died | 25 May 2014(2014-05-25) (aged 90) |
Political party | Ulster Unionist Party (−1972) Alliance Party of Northern Ireland (1972–) |
Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (1943–46) Territorial Army (1950–56) |
Years of service | 1943 to 1946 1950 to 1956 |
Rank | Flying officer Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
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