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We remember Algernon Usborne Willis
We remember Algernon Usborne Willis
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Source:7628168
17th May 1889
1904
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7628168
15th May 1904
1905
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7628168
15th September 1905
1908
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
HMS Glory
Source:7628168
15th November 1908
1909
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Spitfire
Source:7628168
15th November 1909
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Fearless
Source:7628168
5th April 1916 - 22nd June 1916
1916
marriage
Olive J Millar
Source:8888327
1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7628168
15th November 1917
1922
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7628168
30th June 1922
1929
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7628168
30th June 1929
1940
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7628168
5th January 1940
1943
service
Royal Navy
Vice Admiral
Source:7628168
3rd April 1943
1945
service
Royal Navy
Admiral
Source:7628168
16th October 1945
1949
service
Royal Navy
Admiral of the Fleet
Source:7628168
20th March 1949
1976
death
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8888325
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Algernon Usborne |
| Initials | AU |
| Last Name | Willis |
| Source | 7628168 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Glory | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Spitfire | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Fearless | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral of the Fleet |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Florence Moore | mother | ||
| Herbert Bourdillon Willis | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive J Millar | wife | 1916 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Fearless at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Fearless at the Battle of Jutland
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Lives of the Second World WarMore about Lives of the Second World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Second sea lord | Trevor65535 |
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