Naval officer and politician. Born St James's Square. Joined the Navy aged 13 (this was not uncommon) and served in the French Revolutionary Wars. Charles had 7 elder brothers so the chances of him inheriting his father's titles were slim but he lucked out, and inherited on the death of his eldest brother, Charles, the 2nd Earl in 1832. Died, an admiral, at home in Piccadilly. Grandfather of the 5th Earl.
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George Cadogan, 3rd Earl Cadogan
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Christ Church School - Cadogan
The biblical quotation is from: Matthew 19:14, or Luke 18:16, or Mark 10:13-1...
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ORP Orzeł
Former submarine in the Polish Navy. ORP stands for Okret Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Ship of the Polish Republic).
1 memorial
Godfrey T. James
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War served, WW1
1 memorial
John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent
Naval officer, administrator and trainer. Born Staffordshire.  Defeated the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797.  Recognised the potential of the young Nelson and brought him on....
1 memorial
Sir Glenn Torpy, Air Chief Marshal
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Sir Glenn Torpy KCB CBE DSO ADC.
1 memorial
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