The Generals of WWII
Generals from Great Britain
Laurie, John Emilius
Major-General
* 12th of August 1892
† 10th of January 1983
(Seaforth Highlanders)
Nickname: Baronet Laurie
Promotions
| 1934-06-02 | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| 1939-02-23 | Colonel (Dated back to 1937-06-02) |
| 1939-02-23 | Temporary Brigadier |
| 1940-03-05 | Relinquish the Temporary rank of Brigadier |
| 1940-04-23 | Temporary Brigadier |
| 1941-03-30 | Acting Major-General |
| 1942-03-30 | Temporary Major-General |
| 1945-04-30 | Granted the Honorary rak of Major-General |
Service
| 1934-06-02 | – | 1938-06-02 | Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders |
| 1938-06-02 | – | 1938-08-01 | Half-pay |
| 1939-02-23 | – | 1940-03-05 | Commanding Officer Tientsin Area [China] |
| 1940-04-23 | – | 1941-03-30 | Commanding Officer 157th Infantry Brigade [France] |
| 1941-03-29 | – | 1942-09-01 | General Officer Commanding 52nd Infantry Division |
| 1942-XX-XX | – | 1945-XX-XX | Director of Combined Operations Training |
| 1945-04-30 | Retired | ||
| 1947-07-01 | – | 1957-03-15 | Colonel, Seaforth Highlanders |
Picture source: NPG x9414, National Portrait Gallery, London