| Sir George Willis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1823 |
| Died | 29 November 1900 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Egyptian Expedition |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir George Harry Smith Willis GCB (11 November 1823 - 29 November 1900) was a British Army General who achieved high office in the 1880s.
Willis was commissioned into the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment in 1841.[1] He served in the Crimean War and at the Battle of Inkerman he led the charge of a Grenadier company.[1] He returned to England in 1857 to become Commanding Officer of 2nd Bn 6th (Warwickshire) Regiment.[1] He was appointed Assistant Quartermaster-General at the War Office in 1873 and then General Officer Commanding Northern District later that year.[1]
In 1882 he was despatched to Egypt and commanded troops at Al-Magfar and Tell al-Mahuta.[1] He was involved in the capture of Mahsama and the Second battle of Qassassin.[1]
In 1884 he was appointed GOC Southern District and in 1890 he retired.[1]
He is buried at the St Michael & All Angels Church in Sopley.[2]
In 1856 he married Eliza Morgan[1] and in 1874 he married Adna Mary Neeld and together they went on to have four sons.[2]