About Frederick Willis
Lived 1823 – 1899 (aged 75–76). Frederick Willis was a British military leader.
Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Arthur Willis (16 July 1827 – 28 May 1899) was a British Army General who held high office in the 1880s.
Military career Willis was commissioned into the 70th Regiment of Foot in 1844.
In 1881, he was invited to command an Infantry Brigade at Aldershot and then in 1884 he was appointed General Officer Commanding Northern District. He remained in this post until 1886.
He was awarded the colonelcy of the Northumberland Fusiliers from 1895 to his death in 1899.
He was made KCB posthumously in the 1899 Birthday Honours, which were announced days after his death.
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Who was Frederick Willis?
British Army general
When was Frederick Willis born?
Frederick Willis was born in 1823 in Kensington.
When did Frederick Willis die?
Frederick Willis died on 28 May 1899 in Worplesdon.
What was Frederick Willis's occupation?
Frederick Willis was a military leader.
What nationality was Frederick Willis?
Frederick Willis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frederick Willis (British Army officer)
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