George Sarsfield Walsh (b)

Commander (retired) George Sarsfield Walsh, R.N. (13 October, 1888 – late 1942) was an officer in the Royal Navy. His page bears a "(b)", as his father had the same name.

Life & Career

As a Midshipman, he served in the pre-dreadnoughts Formidable and Illustrious.

Walsh was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1910.

Walsh was appointed in command of the submarine A 9 on 20 February, 1914.

In 1916, he reverted to General Service and served in the light cruiser Canterbury.

Walsh retired as a Lieutenant-Commander in 1920 and was promoted to the rank of Commander on the Retired List in 1928.

He died at Durban while serving in World War II.

See Also

• Service Records
• Fallen Officers The Times, 4 Dec 1942 pg. 7.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by George F. Bradshaw	Captain of H.M.S. A 9 20 Feb, 1914 – 1914	Succeeded by Alfred M. Winser