William Robert Willis: Difference between revisions

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Captain (retired) William Robert Willis, R.N. (1 October, 1869 – 15 December, 1912) served in the Royal Navy.

The son of Sir William Willis, Esq..

Willis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1892.

Willis was appointed in command of the brig Nautilus from 15 January, 1901 to 4 December, 1903.

Willis was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1904.

Willis was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Captain on 1 June, 1910.

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-'''William Robert Willis''', ( &ndash; ) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
+{{CaptRN}} (retired) '''William Robert Willis''', R.N. (1 October, 1869 &ndash; 15 December, 1912) served in the [[Royal Navy]].
 ==Life & Career==
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+The son of Sir William Willis, Esq..
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-Willis was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on
+Willis was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1892.
-Willis was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on
-Willis was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} on
+Willis was appointed in command of the brig [[H.M.S. Nautilus (1879)|''Nautilus'']] from 15 January, 1901 to 4 December, 1903.
-Willis was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on
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+Willis was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1904.
+Willis was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 1 June, 1910.
 ==See Also==
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 * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+William+Robert+Willis Service Records]
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