Son of the late George Willis, of 57 Heathfield Avenue. Of Southern Rhodesia. His brother Francis also died in service.
LG 30 May 1941 pg. 3095 - "This officer has displayed the utmost determination in action against the enemy. In May, 1941, he led a force of fighter aircraft in an attack against a moving transport column of some 100 vehicles, the majority of which were either destroyed or damaged. His leadership has been of a high order."