The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier-General Henri-Jean Lafontaine

Lafontaine, Henri-Jean

Brigadier-General

* 22nd of June 1882

† 23rd of June 1966

Promotions

1931-06-24 Lieutenant-Colonel
1935-03-25 Colonel
1939-09-09 Brigadier-General

Service

1938-04-16 1939-09-02 Commanding Officer Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division
1939-09-02 1940-02-21 Commanding Officer Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
1940-02-21 1940-05-16 General Officer Commanding 55th Infantry Division
1940-05-16 1940-07-05 At disposal
1940-07-05 1940-08-20 Commanding Officer Sub-Division Foix
1940-08-20 Retired
Picture source: Courtesy by Frederic Dumait