Richard Raymond Willis

Richard Raymond Willis

VC
Born13 October 1876
Woking, Surrey, England
Died9 February 1966 (aged 89)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Buried
Cheltenham Crematorium
AllegianceUK
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1897-1920
RankMajor
UnitThe Lancashire Fusiliers
Battles / warsMahdist War
First World War - Battle of Gallipoli
AwardsVictoria Cross

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.