Richard Raymond Willis
English Victoria Cross recipient (1876-1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major Richard Raymond Willis VC (13 October 1876 – 9 February 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Richard Raymond Willis VC | |
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Born | 13 October 1876 Woking, Surrey, England |
Died | 9 February 1966 (aged 89) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England |
Buried | Cheltenham Crematorium |
Allegiance | UK |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1897-1920 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | The Lancashire Fusiliers |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War First World War - Battle of Gallipoli |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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