The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Alexander Henry Blest

Blest

Alexander Henry, Brigadier

(1896 – 1971) (The Essex Regiment)

1939
- 1940
Commanding Officer 1st Battalion The Essex Regiment
1940
Acting Commanding Officer 25th Infantry Brigade
1940
- 1941
Acting Commanding Officer 25th Infantry Brigade
1941
- 1944
Commanding Officer 25th Infantry Brigade
1941
- 1942
Commander Porstmouth Garrison
1947
Retired