The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier William Gerald Murray Thompson

Thompson, William Gerald Murray

Brigadier

* 30th of October 1899

† 2nd of February 1985

(Indian Armoured Corps)

(Indian Army)

Promotions

1941-10-01 Acting Lieutenant-Colonel
1942-01-01 Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel
1944-05-29 Acting Colonel
1944-07-11 Acting Brigadier
1944-08-31 Lieutenant-Colonel
1944-11-29 Temporary Colonel
1945-01-11 Temporary Brigadier
1947-09-11 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1942-02-14 1942-09-30 Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General ?
1943-05-XX 1944-XX-XX Commanding Officer 8th Light Cavalry
1947-09-11 Retired