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 Charles Philip Fenwick

Fenwick, Charles Philip

Major-General

* 10th of July 1891

† 20th of March 1954

Flag for Canada

Promotions

1943-01-15 Acting Brigadier
1943-05-26 Temporary Brigadier
1944-12-16 Acting Major-General
1946-01-24 Temporary Major-General (Dated back to 1944-12-16)

Service

1940-05-20 1943-01-14 Assistant Director of Medical Services, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division [England]
1943-01-15 1943-05-25 Deputy Director of Medical Services, II Canadian Corps [England]
1943-05-26 1944-12-17 Deputy Director of Medical Services, 1st Canadian Army [England - NW Europe]
1945-01-24 1946-01-31 Director-General of Medical Services
Picture source: Courtesy of Clive M. Law
 

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.