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 Newell Castle Bolton

Bolton, Newell Castle

Brigadier-General

* 22nd of March 1888

† 28th of December 1947

(National Guard)

Flag for USA

Promotions

1927-01-01 Lieutenant-Colonel (Ohio National Guard)
1927-07-11 Colonel (Ohio National Guard)
1936-02-10 Brigadier-General (Ohio National Guard)
1936-05-05 Brigadier-General (National Guard of the United States)

Service

1927-07-11 1936-02-10 Commanding Officer 107th Cavalry Regiment
1936-02-10 1940-09-30 Commanding Officer 54th Cavalry Brigade
Picture source: From: "Historical Annual : National Guard and Naval Militia of the State of Ohio 1938"
 

Contact

Any comments, suggestions or corrections please feel free to contact me at:
webmaster@generals.dk

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