Edward Willis (British Army officer)
Edward Willis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1870 |
| Died | 1961 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1890 - 1934 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George |
Major-General Edward Henry Willis CB CMG (1870–1961) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Military career
Willis was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1890.[1] After serving in World War I, he was appointed Major General, Royal Artillery in 1921 and Director of the Royal Artillery in 1927.[2] He became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey in 1929[3][4] and retired in 1934.[3]
References
- ^ "No. 26026". The London Gazette. 25 February 1890.
- ^ Senior Army appointments
- ^ a b Government House, Jersey
- ^ "No. 33496". The London Gazette. 17 May 1929.