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 Brigadier-General John Eugene Jr. McMahon

McMahon, John Eugene Jr.

Brigadier-General

* 11th of September 1890

† 27th of June 1971

Flag for USA

Promotions

1935-08-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States)
1942-02-16 Brigadier-General (Army of the United States)
1942-07-01 Colonel
1946-03-05 Termination of rank Brigadier-General (Army of the United States)

Service

1934-06-26 –1938-08-03 Attached to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War
1938-09-28 –1940-07-01 Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment
1940-07-02 –1942-01-24 Assistant Chief of Staff (G-4), 7th Infantry Division
1942-01-25 –1943-09-15 Commanding Officer Artillery, 77th Infantry Division
1943-12-11 –1945-06-02 Commanding General Artillery, VIII Corps [Northwestern Europe]
1945-09-02 –1946-XX-XX Chief of Staff, 5th Service Command
1946-XX-XX Artillery Officer, 5th Service Command
Executive Officer, Ohio Military District
–1948-07-11 Commanding Officer Fort Hayes, Ohia
1948-07-12 –1949-08-09 Commanding Officer 6010th Army Service Unit
1949-08-12 –1950-01-09 Senior Ground Umpire, Exercise MIKI
1950-01-10 – Member of the Physical Evaluation Board
1950-XX-XX Retired
Picture source: From: "Assembly, March 1972" by United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates.
 

Contact

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