The Generals of WWII
Generals from Australia
Northcott
Sir John, General
(1890 – 1966)
1938
- 1939
Director of Military Operations & Intelligence, Army Headquarters
1939
- 1941
Vice Chief General Staff
1940
Acting Chief General Staff
1941
- 1942
General Officer Commanding 1st Australian Amoured Division
1942
General Officer Commanding II Australian Corps
1942
- 1945
Chief General Staff
1946
- 1947
Commander in Chief Commonwealth Forces of Occupation, Japan
1946
- 1957
Governor of New South Wales
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley