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
W. R. Beardwell
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
J. Palmer
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
F. C. Wirland
Employed at the Holloway tram garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Frederick Parslow, VC
Born Islington. Mercantile marine, Captain of the SS Anglo-Californian. Died in a German submarine attack off the Irish coast. His son, also Frederick, who was on the ship as the second mate, took...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Operation Overlord
The allied campaign in WW2 for the liberation of North West Europe including the Normandy D-Day landings.
3 memorials
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National Portrait Gallery - Fuller
WC2, Charing Cross Road
This building, 1896, designed by Ewan Christian, has 18 busts contained in medallions around the top of the facades. Starting at the east...
1 subject commemorated
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
Royal Army Medical College
Built on the site of Millbank Prison.
1 memorial
Paddington Street Gardens
W1, Paddington Street Gardens
Off modern information board: gardens became a recreation ground, officially opened on 6 July 1886 by HRH Princess Louise.
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
3 memorials