William Robert Willis
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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.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George C. Quayle |
Captain of H.M.S. Hussar 16 Jan, 1904[1] |
Succeeded by George C. Quayle |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1904). p. 327.
