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Admiral of the Fleet Algernon Usborne Willis K.C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy (17 May, 1889 – 12 April, 1976) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Great War
Post-war
Willis was appointed in command of the battleship Barham in April, 1938.
World War II
Willis died at Haslar Royal Naval Hospital on 12 April, 1976.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Thomas B. Drew |
Captain of H.M.S. Kent Jan, 1933[1] – May, 1934[2] |
Succeeded by Ion B. B. Tower |
| Preceded by Roderick B. T. Miles |
Captain of H.M.S. Vernon Sep, 1935 – Apr, 1938 |
Succeeded by Denis W. Boyd |
| Preceded by Henry E. Horan |
Captain of H.M.S. Barham Apr, 1938[3] |
Succeeded by Harold T. C. Walker |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
