Born Hampshire, son of a naval officer. Went to sea aged 15. Served in: East Indies and China, the Mediterranean. Participated in the bombardment of Odessa and of Sebastopol. Died at his home in Cadogan Square, leaving his widow, Georgiana.
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Admiral Sir George Ommanney Willes
Commemorated ati
Holy Trinity Sloane Square - Willes
To the glory of God. In memory of Admiral Sir George Willes GCB, the gates &...
Other Subjects
L Cpl. A. Thomas
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Air Mechanic 2nd Class James Patrick Murphy
James Patrick Murphy was born in 1894 in Battersea, London, the third of the four children of Patrick Murphy (b. circa 1857) and Jane Murphy (b. circa 1864). His birth was registered in the 4th qua...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Sir Victor Horsley
Scientist and soldier. Born Victor Alexander Haden Horsley in 2 Tor Villas, Campden Hill, Kensington. As a physician, he developed many practical neurosurgical techniques and was the first person t...
Person, Armed Forces, Medicine, Politics & Administration, Egypt, France, Iraq
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
H. D. Holt
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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