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 Arthur William Purser

Purser, Arthur William

Major-General

* 21st of September 1884

† 21st of December 1953

(Royal Artillery)

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Promotions

1929-07-01 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel
1932-10-15 Lieutenant-Colonel
1935-09-01 Colonel (Dated back to 1932-07-01)
1937-09-10 Temporary Brigadier
1939-07-17 Major-General (Dated back to 1938-07-11)
1940-10-10 Reverts to the rank of Major at his own request
1942-02-01 Re-Granted the rank of Major-General

Service

1935-09-01 1937-09-09 Instructor at Senior Officers' School
1937-09-10 1939-07-17 Brigadier Royal Artillery, Eastern Command
1939-07-17 1940-01-10 General Officer Commanding 66th Infantry Division
1940-01-10 1940-07-20 Half-pay
1940-07-20 Retired
1940-10-10 Recalled
1942-02-01 Retired
Picture source: NPG x159770, National Portrait Gallery, London
 

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.