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 Martin-Volmer Jervan

Jervan, Martin-Volmer

Major-General

* 13th of May 1891

† 15th of October 1942

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Promotions

1926-02-24 Colonel
1937-02-24 Major-General
1940-11-15 Brigade-Surgeon (Soviet Army)

Service

1928-01-17 Head of Medical Officers Training Course
1929-XX-XX 1935-11-16 Deputy Head of Army Medical Service
1935-11-16 1940-08-XX Head of Army Medical Service
1940-XX-XX Transferred to the Soviet Army
1941-XX-XX Chief of Medical Service, XXII Rifle Corps
1941-XX-XX 1942-10-15 Arrested by the Soviets
1942-10-15 Died in prison
Picture source: http://photos.geni.com/p13/98/2a/84/14/53444839a186efb1/martin_jervan_large.jpg
 

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.