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DESCRIPTION: Sir George Augustus Westphal (17851875). He served in the Royal Navy with distinction, becoming an admiral in 1863. The plaque notes that he was wounded at Trafalgar. What it does not record is that, whilst he waited to be treated, Lord NelsonÕs coat was placed under his head as a pillow. In later life, Sir George was able to authenticate the coat worn by Nelson at Trafalgar by the fact that some braid was missing, cut off where his own bloodsoaked hair had stuck to it!
CREDITS: Duncan McNeill
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