The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Harry Blamyre Sewell

Sewell, Harry Blamyre

Brigadier

* 30th of November 1896

† 5th of October 1943

Promotions

1939-11-02 Lieutenant-Colonel
1940-04-04 Temporary Brigadier

Service

1937-02-01 Instructor at the School of Artillery
1940-04-04 Chief Instructor at the School of Artillery
1941-04-20 1942-12-27 Commanding Officer 1st Anti-Aircraft Brigade [Middle East]
1941-12-27 1942-04-06 Corps Commander Royal Artillery, I Australian Corps
1941-12-27 Brigadier Royal Artillery, Australian Imperial Force
1942-04-06 Brigadier Royal Artillery, 1st Australian Army
1943-02-01 Corps Commander Royal Artillery, I Australian Corps
1943-02-01 1943-09-04 Corps Commander Royal Artillery, New Guinea Force
1943-10-05 Died of illness
Picture source: National Archives of Australia Serial No. B883, Control Symbol NX367, ID 4864720