The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Richard John Penfold Wyatt

Wyatt, Richard John Penfold

Brigadier

* 7th of April 1892

† 23rd of October 1954

(Royal Sussex Regiment)

(Territorial Army)

Promotions

1932-03-13 Lieutenant-Colonel
1936-03-13 Brevet Colonel
1939-08-26 Temporary Brigadier
1945-03-05 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1932-03-13 1936-03-13 Commanding Officer 4th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
1939-08-26 1940-05-27 Commanding Officer 37th Infantry Brigade [France]
1940-05-20 1940-06-11 Acting General Officer Commanding 12th Infantry Division [France]
1940-06-11 1940-07-09 Commanding Officer 37th Infantry Brigade
1940-06-18 1940-07-11 Acting General Officer Commanding 12th Infantry Division
1940-07-09 1941-12-08 Commanding Officer 37th Independent Brigade
1941-12-08 1942-02-14 Commanding Officer 7th Infantry Brigade
1945-03-05 Released from active service