General John Portman

John Elijah Portman is the current Minister of Defense for the Southern Republic and as such acts as General-in-Chief of the Southern forces. He came to prominence during the Southern Civil War rising to the rank of General at only thirty one. While he achieved the station through lack of military personel in the rebelling nation, he carried out the rank with honour and to his credit, great skill. He is known mostly for his resounding victory at the Battle of Valiana where he personally slew the commander of the Middle Kingdom's forces, General Joseph McKawly.
Category:Gealige
Category:Commoner
Category:Military Leader