George Richard Hennessy, 1st Baron Windlesham

George Richard James Hennessy, 1st Baron Windlesham was born on 23 March 1877. He was the son of Richard Hennessy and Martha Lucy Hennessy. He died on 8 October 1953 at age 76.

    George Richard James Hennessy, 1st Baron Windlesham gained the title of 1st Baron Windlesham. He fought in the Boer War. He gained the rank of Major in the service of the 3rd Batttalion, Cheshire Regiment. He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches twice. He held the office of Treasurer of HM Household.