The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier George Pollard Thomas

Thomas, George Pollard

Brigadier

* 6th of June 1893

† 4th of April 1975

(Royal Artillery)

Promotions

1939-09-02 Acting Lieutenant-Colonel
1939-12-02 Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
1940-05-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1940-10-09 Local Colonel
1941-12-31 Relinquish the Local rank of Colonel
1942-02-20 Acting Colonel
1942-02-20 Acting Brigadier
1942-08-28 Temporary Colonel
1942-08-28 Temporary Brigadier
1945-06-18 Relinquish the Temporary rank of Brigadier
1945-06-18 Relinquish the Temporary rank of Colonel
1946-10-22 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1939-09-02 1942-02-19 Commandant of ? Fortress, Ceylon
1942-02-19 Commanding Officer 1st Indian Anti-Aircraft Brigade
1944-03-24 1945-06-18 Commanding Officer 9th Anti-Aircraft Brigade [India]
1946-10-22 Retired