British Fire Services Association. Bronze 10 years long service medal. Officially numbered & named (B290 Albert J. Portal)

The medal retaining its original riband, this fitted with a hinged pin and clasp mounting bar, as issued

Sold together with a companion miniature medal. This this fitted with a hinged pin and clasp mounting bar, as issued

Important: A fire service medal of, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, interest

Albert John Portal, second son of Daniel Portal (Chargehand R.A.F. Civil Aviation) and Margaret Portal (nee Young) was a native of Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, where he was born on, 6 July 1927. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Albert, described as 'at school', and residing with his parents and elder brother, Bernard Portal, residing at the family home located at, 24 Portland Street, Newport. Albert married Joyce M. Walsh, at Newport, sometime during the second quarter of 1949. In addition to his work as a 'Fireman', Albert held an officers commission as a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy's 'Sea Cadet Corps' (issues of the The Navy List refer). Albert John Portal, of 33 The Uplands, Rogerstone, Newport, Wales, is recorded as having died on, 30 July 2014

Condition: EF

Code: 22361