The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier William Huggett Douglas

Douglas, William Huggett

Brigadier

* 10th of August 1895

† 18th of January 1982

Promotions

1932-03-16 Lieutenant-Colonel
1940-07-22 Temporary Colonel
1941-02-15 Temporary Brigadier
1942-09-01 Colonel
1944-11-20 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1932-03-16 1937-05-31 Commanding Officer 45th Infantry Battalion
1937-06-01 1939-10-22 Unemployed List
1939-10-23 1940-07-21 Commanding Officer 1st Infantry Battalion
1940-07-22 1941-09-29 Commanding Officer 5th Australian Infantry Brigade
1941-09-30 1943-12-12 Commanding Officer 28th Australian Infantry Brigade
1943-12-13 1944-06-04 Commanding Officer 9th Australian Infantry Brigade
1944-11-20 Retired