The Generals of WWII
Generals from France
Mer, Jean
Major-General
* 29th of November 1885
† 17th of September 1949
Promotions
| 1936-01-01 | Colonel |
| 1940-03-13 | Brigadier-General |
| 1941-11-20 | Major-General |
Service
| 1938-06-02 | – | 1939-09-02 | Deputy Commandant of École Supérieure de Guerre |
| 1939-09-02 | – | 1939-10-22 | Commanding Officer Infantry, 64th Infantry Division |
| 1939-10-22 | – | 1939-12-06 | Chief of Staff, 6th Army |
| 1939-12-06 | – | 1940-06-26 | Chief of Staff, Army of the Alps |
| 1940-06-26 | – | 1940-11-10 | Commanding Officer Sub-Division Valence |
| 1940-11-10 | – | 1942-01-01 | Chief of Staff, 1st Group of Military Divisions |
| 1942-01-01 | – | 1942-09-01 | Assistant General Officer Commanding 16th Military Division |
| 1942-09-01 | – | 1942-11-28 | Military Governor of Lyon |
| 1942-09-01 | – | 1942-11-28 | General Officer Commanding 14th Military Division |
| 1942-11-28 | Demobilised | ||
| 1942-12-01 | – | 1944-08-27 | On leave |
| 1944-08-27 | – | 1944-11-29 | At disposal |
| 1944-11-29 | Retired |
Picture source: Courtesy of Laurent Icardo