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 atInformation
Holy Trinity Sloane Square - Willes
To the glory of God. In memory of Admiral Sir George Willes GCB, the gates &...
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Jellicoe Express
Officially 'The Euston to Thurso Naval Special' this was known as the Misery Express. From 1917 this Royal Navy train ran daily between London Euston and Thurso during both world wars. It was name...
Vehicle, Armed Forces, War Memorial WW1, War Memorial WW2, Transport, Scotland
1 memorial
1 memorial
C. E. Cross
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
1 memorial
A. R. Beardwell
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
1 memorial
Richard Carr-Gomm
Army officer and charity founder. Richard Culling Carr-Gomm was born on 2 February 1922 at Mancetter Lodge, Mancetter, near Atherstone, Warwickshire. He was the son of Mark Culling Carr-Gomm (1883...
1 memorial