James Willis

VADM Sir (Guido) James Willis (1923 - 2003)

Born: 18 October 1923, Learmonth, Victoria

Educated: Wesley College, Melbourne.

RAN History:

entered RAN College 1937
promoted to Midshipman in 1941
Commanding Officer HMA Ships Latrobe (1946-47), Quiberon (1959-61), Vampire (II) (1962-63), Yarra (III) (1966), Melbourne (II) (1971-72).
Imperial Defence College 1967
Director-General Operations and Plans 1968-1971
Director DDL Project 1972-1973
Chief of Naval Personnel 1973 - 1975
Chief of Naval Materal 1975 - 1976
Asstant Chief of Defence Force Staff 1976-78
Flag Officer Comanding Australian Fleet 1978-79
Chief of Naval Staff 1979-82 (retd.)

Honours and Awards:

Died: 15 June 2003, Adelaide

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