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 Henry Grattan Nolan

Nolan, Henry Grattan

Brigadier

* 5th of May 1893

† 8th of July 1957

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Promotions

1944-02-10 Acting Brigadier
1945-08-23 Temporary Brigadier (Dated back to 1944-02-10)

Service

1944-02-09 Deputy Judge Advocate-General, National Defence Headquarters
1944-02-10 1946-01-29 Vice Judge Advocate-General, National Defence Headquarters
1946-01-30 Special employed, National Defence Headquarters
1947-09-30 Member of the Japanese War Crimes Commission
1948-07-12 Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of Clive M. Law
 

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.