Edward Willis (British Army officer)
| Edward Willis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1870 |
| Died | 1961 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 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
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26026. p. 1044. 25 February 1890. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ↑ Senior Army appointments
- 1 2 Government House, Jersey
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33496. p. 3312. 17 May 1929. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Francis Bingham |
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey 1929–1934 |
Succeeded by Sir Horace Martelli |
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