The Generals of WWII
Generals from The Netherlands
Best, Petrus Wilhelmus
Lieutenant-General
* 19th of January 1881
† 13th of March 1960
Promotions
| 1934-05-01 | Colonel |
| 1937-03-31 | Major-General |
| 1939-11-01 | Lieutenant-General |
Service
| 1933-11-01 | – | 1937-03-31 | Commanding Officer Air Force Detachment |
| 1937-03-31 | – | 1938-07-01 | General Officer Commanding 4th Detachment |
| 1937-03-31 | – | 1938-07-01 | General Officer Commanding 4th Division |
| 1938-07-01 | – | 1940-XX-XX | General Officer Commanding Air Defence |
| 1940-07-14 | – | 1941-10-31 | Prisoner of War |
Picture source: Courtesy of Hans Houterman & www.unithistories.com promotion: 02.10.1930 Lieutenant-Colonel