The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Major-General George Randolph Pearkes

Pearkes

George Randolph, Major-General

(1888 – 1984)

 
Director of Military Training
 
Director of Staff Duties
1938
- 1940
District Officer Commanding 13th Military District
1939
- 1940
Commanding Officer 2nd Brigade
1940
- 1942
General Officer Commanding 1st Canadian Division, England
1941
Acting General Officer Commanding I Canadian Corps
1942
- 1945
General Officer Commander in Chief Pacific Command
1945
Retired
1957
- 1960
Minister of Defence
1960
- 1967
Lieutenant-Governor of British Colombia
Picture source: Courtesy of Clive M. Law