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 William Henry Colbern

Colbern, William Henry

Major-General

* 26th of June 1895

† 30th of April 1959

(Regular Army)

Flag for USA

Promotions

1940-08-09 Lieutenant-Colonel
1941-12-24 Colonel (Army of the United States)
1942-09-11 Brigadier-General (Army of the United States)

Service

1942-XX-XX Executive Officer, 1st Infantry Division
1942-XX-XX 1945-XX-XX Commanding Officer Artillery, 92nd Infantry Division
1945-06-13 1946-05-11 Commanding General Camp Chaffee
1950-01-09 1952-02-01 Assistant Commanding General US Army Artillery & Missile Center
1955-XX-XX Deputy Commanding General 1st Army
1955-XX-XX Commanding General 5th Armored Division
1956-06-30 Retired
Picture source: From: "Colbern Family 1 - City of Lee's Summit"
 

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.