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'''William Robert Willis''', ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | {{CaptRN}} (retired) '''William Robert Willis''', R.N. (1 October, 1869 – 15 December, 1912) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
The son of Sir William Willis, Esq.. | |||
Willis was | |||
Willis was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on | Willis was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1892. | ||
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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 {{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== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:50, 7 April 2022
Captain (retired) William Robert Willis, R.N. (1 October, 1869 – 15 December, 1912) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
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.
See Also
Bibliography
Footnotes
