The Generals of WWII

Generals from New Zealand Flag for New Zealand
Portrait of Brigadier Ian Lambert Bonifant

Bonifant, Ian Lambert

Brigadier

* 3rd of March 1912

† 7th of May 1994

Promotions

1944-03-03 Temporary Brigadier
1948-04-01 Lieutenant-Colonel

Service

1942-09-12 1942-10-28 Commanding Officer 25th Infantry Battalion
1942-11-19 1943-01-31 Commanding Officer 25th Infantry Battalion
1944-03-03 1944-03-17 Acting Commanding Officer 6th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1945-01-15 1945-05-15 Commanding Officer 5th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1945-06-26 1945-08-31 Commanding Officer 6th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1958-02-01 Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley