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
To the glory of God. In memory of Admiral Sir George Willes GCB, the gates &...
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Sir Glenn Torpy KCB CBE DSO ADC.
Admiral and hydrographer (map making for sailors). Developed the Beaufort Sc...
The display stand that forms part of the memorial contains a picture of this ...
