ADMIRAL WESTPHAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Our school is named after two brothers, Philip and George Westphal, who were born in Preston, the sons of a retired German officer. George (1785-1885) left home at age thirteen to join the British navy and was the only brother durng the following years ever to return to Dartmouth for a brief visit. They served on different ships during Britain's wars with the United States and Napoleonic France. George's main claim to fame is that he served with England's greatest naval hero, Horatio Nelson, on the flagship Victory at the battle of Trafalgar. 

Philip Westphal was related through marriage to the family of Joseph Howe. That both brothers became admirals was incredible, not only because they were born outside of Britain, but becuase they earned and did purchase  (as was common practice) their positions.