Four: Chief Stoker F. J. Willis, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (281032, F. J. Willis, Ch. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (281032 F. J. Willis. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (281032 F. J. Willis Stoker P.O., H.M.S. Defence:) very fine (4) £120-£160

Frederick John Willis was born on 28 June 1876, at Ivybridge, Devon, and commenced naval service as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Vivid II, on 30 December 1895. He was advanced to Leading Stoker, H.M.S. Montague, on 24 November 1904, and Stoker Petty Officer on 1 July 1906. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in February 1911, and was appointed Chief Stoker, H.M.S. Majestic, on 1 February 1912. He later served as Chief Stoker in H.M.S. Warrior up to 21 February 1916, seeing further service in H.M.S. Vivid II, H.M.S. Roxburgh, and H.M.S. Defiance until demobilised on 22 December 1919.