George Augustus Westphal
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Sir George Augustus Alexander Westphal (27 March 1785 – 12 January 1875) was a Nova Scotian admiral in the Royal Navy who served in more than 100 actions. He was midshipman on HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar.[1]
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Sir George Westphal | |
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Born | 27 March 1785 Nova Scotia |
Died | 12 January 1875(1875-01-12) (aged 89) Hove |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1798– |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Alfred HMS Columbine HMS Anaconda HMS Jupiter HMS Vernon |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight bachelor (1824) |
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