The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Edward Leathley Armitage

Armitage, Edward Leathley

Brigadier

* 26th of April 1891

† 24th of November 1957

(Royal Artillery)

Promotions

1937-09-16 Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
1939-05-11 Lieutenant-Colonel
1939-07-17 Colonel
1939-07-17 Temporary Brigadier
1940-05-18 Relinquish the Temporary rank of Brigadier
1944-09-08 Granted the honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1937-09-16 1939-07-16 Commanding Officer ? Field Brigade Royal Artillery
1939-07-17 1940-05-18 Commander Royal Artillery, 38th Infantry Division
1944-09-08 Retired