The Generals of WWII
Generals from South Africa
Bester, Jan Bosman
Brigadier
* 18th of March 1911
† 20th of August 1985
Nickname: Happy Jack
Promotions
| 1945-01-09 | Brigadier |
Service
| 1943-02-19 | – | 1943-07-05 | Commanding Officer De la Rey Regiment [North Africa] |
| 1943-07-05 | – | 1945-01-09 | Commanding Officer Witwatersrand Rifles De la Rey Regiment [Italy] |
| 1945-01-09 | – | 1945-08-25 | Commanding Officer 13th South African Motorized Brigade [Italy] |
| 1945-08-25 | – | 1945-09-19 | Commanding Officer R & T Depot at Helwan [Egypt] |
| 1945-09-17 | – | 1946-01-13 | General Officer Commanding 6th South African Armoured Division [Italy] |
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