The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier John Alexander Chisholm Taylor

Taylor, John Alexander Chisholm

Brigadier

* 3rd of November 1890

† 4th of April 1981

(Royal Artillery)

(Territorial Army)

Promotions

1933-01-23 Lieutenant-Colonel
1938-10-01 Brevet Colonel
1939-11-01 Acting Brigadier
1944-03-22 Reverts to the rank of Major at his own request
1945-11-17 Lieutenant-Colonel
1945-11-17 Brevet Colonel

Service

1933-01-23 Commanding Officer 10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
1938-10-01 Commanding Officer 71st Searchlight Regiment
1939-11-01 1940-XX-XX Commanding Officer ? Brigade
1948-09-17 1953-09-16 Honorary Colonel, ?, Royal Artillery, Territorial Army