The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier-General Florentin-Paul Despas

Despas, Florentin-Paul

Brigadier-General

* 21st of January 1881

† 14th of February 1959

Promotions

1928-12-25 Lieutenant-Colonel
1934-03-25 Colonel
1938-12-23 Brigadier-General

Service

1937-08-16 1939-09-02 Commanding Officer 5th Algerian Infantry Brigade
1937-08-16 1939-09-02 Commanding Officer Sub-Division Miliana
1939-09-02 1939-11-12 Commanding Officer Infantry, 81st African Infantry Division
1939-11-17 1940-07-27 General Officer Commanding 181st Territorial African Infantry Division
1940-07-27 1940-08-20 Assistant General Officer Commanding Territorial Division Alger
1940-08-20 Retired