The Generals of WWII

Generals from New Zealand Flag for New Zealand
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Puttick

Puttick

Sir Edward, Lieutenant-General

(1890 – 1976)

1934
- 1936
Quartermaster-General
1938
- 1941
Aide-de-Camp to the King
1938
- 1939
Adjutant-General
1938
- 1939
Quartermaster-General
1939
District Officer Commanding Central District
1940
Commanding Officer 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1940
Acting General Officer Commanding 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
1940
- 1941
Commanding Officer 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1941
Acting General Officer Commanding 2nd New Zealand Infantry Division, Crete
1941
Commanding Officer 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade
1941
- 1945
Commander in Chief New Zealand Forces
1941
- 1945
Chief General Staff, New Zealand Military Forces Headquarters
1946
Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley