The Generals of WWII

 

About the project

This project attempts to create a biographical database, which covers the army generals of all participating countries of the Second World War. At the moment the database contains 21502 short biographical sketches of the army generals of World War 2.

However, taking into account the scope of the project, the information on each general will vary in detail. Some generals have only been identified and listed with their last names, while others are listed with full names and sketches of their military careers. I am engaged in the quest for further biographical information on the generals and as a result there will be continual updates.

To find information on a specific general use the Search function or just click on The Generals and then choose the country of origin.

I hope that you will find this a useful reference tool.

General of the day

Portrait of Major-General Frederick John Alfieri

Alfieri

Frederick John, Major-General

(25 May 1892 – 17 Mar 1961) (Royal Indian Army Service Corps) (Indian Army)

Flag for Great Britain
1938
- 1940
Assistant Director of Supplies & Transport, Army Headquarters India
1940
- 1941
Assistant Quartermaster-General, Army Headquarters India
1941
- 1942
Assistant Adjutant-General, Army Headquarters India
1941
-
Director of Organization, Army Headquarters India
1942
Chief Administration Officer, Central Command [India]
1943
- 1945
Deputy Quartermaster-General, Army Headquarters India
1945
- 1946
Director of Supplies & Transport, Army Headquarters India
1947
Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley
 

Contact

Any comments, suggestions or corrections please feel free to contact me at:
webmaster@generals.dk

Best Regards
Steen Ammentorp, Librarian DB., M.L.I.Sc.