George Augustus Westphal
Sir George Augustus Westphal | |
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1875 portrait of Westphal published in The Graphic | |
| Born | 27 March 1785 |
| Died | 12 January 1875 (aged 89) |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1798– |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Alfred HMS Columbine HMS Anaconda HMS Jupiter HMS Vernon |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight bachelor (1824) |
Admiral Sir George Augustus Alexander Westphal (27 March 1785 – 12 January 1875) was a Royal Navy officer who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812. He was a midshipman on HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar.