The Generals of WWII
Generals from Great Britain
Short, John Laurence
Brigadier
* 1887
† 1958
Promotions
| 1933-10-29 | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| 1937-10-29 | Colonel |
| 1939-05-16 | Temporary Brigadier |
| 1945-11-25 | Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier |
| 1948-02-24 | Re-Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier |
Service
| 1933-10-29 | – | 1937-10-29 | Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion King's Regiment |
| 1937-10-29 | – | 1938-08-01 | Half pay |
| 1939-05-16 | – | 1939-09-04 | Commanding Officer 166th Infantry Brigade |
| 1939-09-04 | – | 1942-04-23 | Commanding Officer 176th Infantry Brigade |
| 1945-11-25 | Retired | ||
| Recalled | |||
| 1948-02-24 | Retired |
Picture source: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205484805