William John Wills was an Australian explorer who played a crucial role in the Burke and Wills expedition of 1860-1861. Born in Totnes, England in 1834, Wills migrated to Australia at the age of 18. His passion for exploration led him to join the expedition as the surveyor and astronomer. During the arduous journey, Wills displayed exemplary skills in navigation and camping, earning him the reputation of a competent explorer. Tragically, the expedition encountered significant challenges, and Wills, along with Robert O'Hara Burke, perished on their return journey. Despite their untimely deaths, their contributions to Australian exploration are celebrated, and Wills is remembered as a courageous and skilled explorer.