The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Arnold William Potts

Potts, Arnold William

Brigadier

* 16th of September 1896

† 1st of January 1968

Promotions

1941-08-12 Lieutenant-Colonel
1942-04-06 Temporary Brigadier
1942-09-01 Colonel
1945-12-13 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1941-08-16 1942-04-06 Commanding Officer 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion [Middle East]
1942-04-06 1942-10-18 Commanding Officer 21st Australian Infantry Brigade [New Guinea]
1942-10-18 1945-11-24 Commanding Officer 23rd Australian Infantry Brigade
1945-11-25 1945-12-13 Unemployed
1945-12-13 Retired
1955-10-07 1960-09-30 Honorary Colonel, 11th/44th Infantry Battalion
Picture source: Courtesy of Paul Godley