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
1 memorial
Police Station, Upper Street, Islington
Police Station at 277 Upper Street, Islington, N1.The picture source website also has a photograph of this very lamp being fixed to the Upper Street building in 1938.
1 memorial
H. W. Smith
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Sergeant Frederick William Lloyd
Frederick William Lloyd was born circa 1890/1891. He was a Sergeant in the Royal Marine Police, service number CH/RMP/X 439, when he died, aged 50 years, as a result of enemy action whilst on duty...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson
Prominent General in WW1 who visited Northern Ireland in March 1922 and spoke his mind on the Irish situation. On 22 June he unveiled the Liverpool Street Station war memorial and then went home to...
1 memorial