George Willes

For the English clergyman and cricketer, see George Willes (cricketer).

Admiral

Sir George Willes

GCB
Born19 June 1823 (1823-06-19)
Died18 February 1901(1901-02-18) (aged 77)
London
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1838–1888
RankAdmiral
CommandsHMS Chesapeake
HMS Impérieuse
HMS Prince Consort
China Station
Portsmouth Command
ConflictsCrimean War
Second Opium War
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

Admiral Sir George Ommanney Willes GCB (19 June 1823 – 18 February 1901) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.

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