The Generals of WWII
Generals from Brazil
Andrade Cavalcante
Newton de, Major-General
(1885 – 1965)
1931
- 1933
Head of Military Center of Physical Training
1933
- 1935
General Officer Commanding 9th Military Region
1935
Acting Head of Military Household of the President of the Republic
1935
Governor of the province of Rio de Janeiro
1935
Commanding Officer 1st Regiment
1937
Commanding Officer 1st Brigade
1937
Commanding Officer 4th Brigade
1942
General Officer Commanding 4th Military Region
1942
- 1943
Inspector-General of 1st Group of Military Regions
1943
General Officer Commanding 5th Military Region
1943
- 1944
General Officer Commanding 7th Military Region
1946
Temporary Minister of War
1949
- 1951
Chief of the Military Cabinet of President of the Republic
1951
General Officer Commanding Southern Military Zone
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