The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier John Scott-Cockburn

Scott-Cockburn, John

Brigadier

* 13th of November 1891

† 1979

(Royal Armour Corps)

Promotions

1936-09-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1939-08-31 Colonel
1939-08-31 Temporary Brigadier
1945-11-04 Granted the honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1936-09-01 1939-08-31 Commanding Officer 4th Queen's Own Hussars
1939-08-31 1940-04-14 Commanding Officer 22nd Heavy Armoured Brigade
1940-04-14 1942-02-08 Commanding Officer 22nd Armoured Brigade [North Africa]
1945-05-07 1945-11-04 Officer in Charge Records Office, The Drill Hall, Barnet
1945-11-04 Retired