The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Stephen Gilbert Friend

Friend, Stephen Gilbert

Brigadier

* 26th of September 1896

† 17th of June 1960

Promotions

1931-07-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1938-08-15 Temporary Colonel
1938-08-15 Temporary Brigadier
1942-09-01 Colonel
1944-08-24 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1931-07-01 1935-11-17 Commanding Officer 9th Australian Field Artillery Brigade
1935-11-18 1938-05-14 Commanding Officer 21st Australian Field Artillery Brigade
1938-05-15 1944-07-24 Commander Royal Artillery, 1st Australian Infantry Division
1944-08-24 Retired