George Phillpotts
Lieutenant George Phillpotts (1814 – 1 July 1845) was an officer of the Royal Navy. He was born in Durham, England in or about 1814.
George Phillpotts | |
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Memorial to George Phillpotts in St James' Church, Sydney | |
| Nickname(s) | Toby or Topi (Māori), Matua Keke (Māori) and Uncle Toby |
| Born | 1813 or January 1814 Durham, England |
| Died | 1 July 1845 Ōhaeawai, New Zealand |
| Buried | St John the Baptist Church Cemetery, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1827–1845 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | HMS Hazard |
| Commands held | HMS Hazard (acting) |
| Campaigns | China Flagstaff War |
| Memorials | St Michael's Church, Ōhaeawai, Northland (roll of honour) St James' Church, King Street, Sydney, New South Wales (memorial tablet) St Budock Parish Church, Budock Water, Cornwall (memorial stained glass window) |
| Relations | Henry Phillpotts (father) John Phillpotts (uncle) George Phillpotts, RE (uncle) William Phillpotts (brother) |
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