The Generals of WWII

 

About the project

This project attempts to create a biographical database, which covers the army generals of all participating countries of the Second World War. At the moment the database contains 29021 short biographical sketches of the army generals of World War 2.

However, taking into account the scope of the project, the information on each general will vary in detail. Some generals have only been identified and listed with their last names, while others are listed with full names and sketches of their military careers. I am engaged in the quest for further biographical information on the generals and as a result there will be continual updates.

To find information on a specific general use the Search function or just click on The Generals and then choose the country of origin.

I hope that you will find this a useful reference tool.

General of the day

Portrait of Major-General Lionel Hugh Knightley Finch

Finch, Lionel Hugh Knightley

Major-General

* 5th of July 1888

† 23rd of October 1982

(Lancashire Fusiliers)

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Promotions

1928-07-01 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel
1934-07-25 Lieutenant-Colonel
1936-07-10 Colonel (Dated back to 1931-07-01)
1939-05-19 Temporary Brigadier
1939-07-14 Major-General (Dated back to 1936-06-19)

Service

1928-02-16 1930-03-07 Deputy Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, Northumbrian Area
1930-05-24 1933-02-02 Commanding Officer Depot Cheshire Regiment
1934-XX-XX Commanding Officer Landi Kotal Brigade [India]
1934-01-01 1934-03-07 Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General, Army Headquarters India
1934-07-25 1936-07-09 Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
1936-07-10 1939-05-19 Assistant Adjutant-General, War Office
1939-05-19 1940-03-12 Deputy Director of Recruiting & Organisation, War Office
1940-03-12 1940-06-09 Deputy Adjutant-General, War Office
1940-06-09 1940-07-14 General Officer Commanding 18th Division
1941-02-24 1941-XX-XX Chairman of ? Committee, War Office
1941-12-14 1943-02-22 District Officer Commanding East Central District
1943-01-15 Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of john Redmond
 

Contact

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Best Regards
Steen Ammentorp, Librarian DB., M.L.I.Sc.