William Alexander Willock
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Commander (retired) William Alexander Willock, R.N.R., R.N. (22 November, 1893 – ) was an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve in the Great War who joined the Royal Navy afterward.
Life & Career
The son of W. A. Willock, Esq., of the Indian Civil Service.
Willock was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 November, 1915.
Willock was appointed in command of the patrol boat P17 on 8 July, 1918.[1]
Willock was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 November, 1923.
Willock faced personal bankruptcy issues in December, 1925.
Willock was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 15 November, 1927.
Willock was promoted to the rank of Commander (retired) on 22 November, 1933.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by James C. Colvill |
Captain of H.M.S. P17 8 Jul, 1918[2] – 3 Feb, 1919 |
Succeeded by John I. Hallett |
| Preceded by Donal S. McGrath |
Captain of H.M.S. Sable 2 Nov, 1922[3] – 14 Oct, 1924 |
Succeeded by Benjamin C. S. Martin |
| Preceded by Robert N. Stopford |
Captain of H.M.S. PC 74 14 Oct, 1924[4] – 2 Nov, 1926 |
Succeeded by Henry F. Waight |
| Preceded by Richard E. W. Kirby |
Captain of H.M.S. Marshal Soult 28 Oct, 1943 – 5 Dec, 1943 |
Succeeded by ? |
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