John Cyril Porte
Born(1884-02-26)26 February 1884
Bandon, County Cork, Ireland
Died22 October 1919(1919-10-22) (aged 35)
Brighton, England
Cause of deathPulmonary tuberculosis
NationalityBritish
OccupationInventor
Aviator
Company director
Known forNavigation
Air racing
Transatlantic flight
Seaplane Experimental Station
Anti-submarine warfare
Flying boats
Military career
Years of service1898-1911, 1914-1919
AwardsOrder of St Michael and St George
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (United States)