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 Brigadier Arthur Egbert Wrinch

Wrinch, Arthur Egbert

Brigadier

* 13th of November 1908

† 20th of July 1985

Flag for Canada

Promotions

1945-05-08 Temporary Brigadier
1946-03-06 Relinquishes the Temporary rank of Brigadier

Service

1942-04-11 –1943-07-15 Commander Royal Signals, I Canadian Corps
1943-07-16 –1945-01-11 Commander Royal Signals, 5th Canadian Armoured Division
1945-01-12 –1945-06-10 Chief Signal Officer, I Canadian Corps
1945-09-16 –1945-12-03 Chief Signal Officer, Canadian Forces in the Netherlands
–1951-09-30 Deputy Quartermaster-General,
1951-10-01 – Vice Quartermaster-General, National Defence Headquarters
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.