Born Southampton. Commander of the fleet and victor at the Battle of Jutland 1916, although he was criticized for his tactics. Governor of New Zealand from 1920 - 1924. Held the title Viscount Brocas of Southampton. Died Kensington.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Lord Jellicoe
From Railscot: 19 of these plaques have been installed at: Euston, Crewe, Pre...
Greater London Council Admiral of the fleet, Earl Jellicoe, OM, 1859 - 1935,...
Royal Air Force apprentices and boy entrants, 1920 - 1993.
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
Qualified as surveyor and then as a lawyer. Public spirited and worked with the Claremont Central Mission (we think this was a nationwide religious charitable organisation working with young peopl...
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