George Ommanney Willes
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Admiral George Ommanney Willes, G.C.B. (19 June, 1823 – 18 February 1901) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Willes was promoted to the rank of Captain on 10 May, 1856.[1]
Willes was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 11 June, 1874.[2]
Willes was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 1 February, 1879.[3]
Willes was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 27 March, 1885.[4]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William C. Chamberlain |
Admiral Superintendent, Devonport Dockyard 1 May, 1876 |
Succeeded by Charles W. Hope |
| Preceded by William M. Dowell |
Commander-in-Chief, China Station 1881 – 1884 |
Succeeded by Richard V. Hamilton |
| Preceded by Sir Geoffrey T. Phipps Hornby |
Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth Station 28 Nov, 1885[5] – Jun, 1888 |
Succeeded by Sir John E. Commerell |
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