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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Admiral Sir George Ommanney Willes
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Holy Trinity Sloane Square - Willes
To the glory of God. In memory of Admiral Sir George Willes GCB, the gates &...
Other Subjects
Charles Fitzclarence, VC
Born Ireland. Won the VC in the Second Boer War. Killed in action in Zonnebeke, Belgium.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
F. Ring
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
William Burman, VC
Soldier. Born William Francis Burman. As a sergeant in the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) he fought in the battle of the Menin Road Ridge. near Ypres in Belgium. His company was held up by a ...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Patrick Johnston
Had served in the Irish Guards. At the time of his death was an in-pensioner at Chelsea Hospital and a patient in the Infirmary.
War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
Second Lieutenant Healey James Armstrong Wiltshire
Healey James Armstrong Wiltshire was born on 3 February 1893, the second son of the six children of Henry Wiltshire (1838-1921) and his second wife, Barbara Ann Wiltshire née Armstrong (1860-1924)....
War dead, WW1
2 memorials
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Colet - Colet Court
W6, Hammersmith Road, Colet Court
The bust is above the 1st floor windows, just distinguishable in our photo, above the large red sign. Above the entrance at the east end ...
1 subject commemorated
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Peter Regelous
Arthur William Regelous, popularly known as Peter, worked as a carman in Hackney. Died in a fire at 423 Hackney Road on the night of 19/20 April 1902. His funeral started at 43, Pott Street, Bethna...
2 memorials
Sir Herbert Jessel
Colonel Herbert Merton Jessel, 1st Baron Jessel, British soldier and Liberal Unionist, later Conservative politician. A member of the Westminster City Council, he served as the third Mayor of Westm...
1 memorial
War dead non-military, WW1
1 memorial
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