The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier John Penrose

Penrose, John

Brigadier

* 19th of December 1886

† 5th of June 1964

(Royal Artillery)

Promotions

1934-07-01 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel
1936-01-22 Lieutenant-Colonel
1938-05-23 Brevet Colonel (Dated back to 1937-05-23)
1938-07-01 Colonel (Dated back to 1937-05-23)
1940-03-21 Acting Brigadier
1940-09-21 Temporary Brigadier

Service

1940-03-21 1941-10-19 Brigadier Royal Artillery, Western Command