The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier James Eric Gifford Martin

Martin, James Eric Gifford

Brigadier

* 17th of April 1904

† 15th of October 1993

Promotions

1937-08-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1941-12-27 Colonel
1941-12-27 Temporary Brigadier
1945-12-21 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier
1950-01-01 Brigadier

Service

1937-08-01 1939-10-12 Commanding Officer 42nd Infantry Battalion
1939-10-13 1941-12-27 Commanding Officer 2nd/9th Infantry Battalion
1941-12-27 1945-12-21 Commanding Officer 19th Australian Infantry Brigade
1945-12-21 Retired
1950-01-01 Recalled
1950-01-01 Commanding Officer 7th Australian Infantry Brigade
Picture source: http://cas.awm.gov.au/photograph/064776