The Generals of WWII
Generals from Great Britain
Blakiston-Houston
John, Major-General
(1881 – 1959) (The 11th Hussars)
Nickname: Mike
1917
- 1918
Deputy Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, 3rd Cavalry Division
1918
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Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, 1st Cavalry Division
1919
Attending the Staff College Camberley
1920
- 1923
Brigade Major, 1st Cavalry Brigade
1923
- 1927
Commanding Officer 12th Lancers
1927
Half-pay
1927
- 1931
Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Brigade
1931
Half-pay
1931
- 1934
Chief Administration Officer, Northern Command
1934
- 1938
Commandant School of Equitation
1934
- 1938
Inspector of Cavalry, War Office
1938
Retired
1939
Recalled
1939
General Officer Commanding 59th Infantry Division
1940
- 1941
Commanding Officer Central Midland Area
1942
Retired