The Generals of WWII
Generals from Great Britain
Somerville, Desmond Henry Sykes
Brigadier
* 6th of August 1889
† 18th of March 1976
Promotions
| 1937-06-01 | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| 1941-07-07 | Temporary Brigadier |
Service
| 1937-06-01 | – | 1939-05-04 | Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers |
| 1939-XX-XX | Commanding Officer Military Forces Southern Rhodesia | ||
| 1941-01-07 | – | 1943-06-01 | Commanding Officer 72nd Independent Brigade |
| 1943-06-02 | – | 1945-XX-XX | Deputy Director of Staff Duties, War Office |