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
Commemorated ati
Holy Trinity Sloane Square - Willes
To the glory of God. In memory of Admiral Sir George Willes GCB, the gates &...
Other Subjects
Jack William Avery
War Reserve Constable who joined the Met Police on 3 September 1939. He was based at the Hyde Park Police Station when he was murdered. He was knifed by Frank Stephen Cobbett, a tramp who was rec...
1 memorial
E. J. Stanley
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
B. Eames, (No.2)
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Conscientious Objectors, WW1 - Haringey
350 Haringey men were Conscientious Objectors in WW1. Some of the names are given at Conscientious Objection Remembered: Harry Phipps, a printer; Charlie Walker, one of five brothers, all COs; John...
1 memorial
Major Cecil Brown
A member of the Imperial Camel Corps for which he provided the statue in Embankment Gardens.
1 memorial
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Sanders House - WW2 bomb
N1, Great Percy Street, 51, Sanders House
We have also found this lovely insignia at Claremont Close.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Newquay House - left
SE11, Newburn Street, Newquay House
In 1933 the Duke of Cornwall was Prince Edward, who would later briefly become King Edward VIII.
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Sir Thomas Sopwith
Aviator and aircraft manufacturer. Designed the Sopwith Camel. Aged 10 accidentally killed his father in a shooting accident. Expert ice skater and a legend in the yachting America's Cup. Born 92 C...
1 memorial
1 memorial