Person    | Male  Born 19/6/1823  Died 18/2/1901

Admiral Sir George Ommanney Willes

Categories: Armed Forces

Admiral Sir George Ommanney Willes

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

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Holy Trinity Sloane Square - Willes

To the glory of God. In memory of Admiral Sir George Willes GCB, the gates &...

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