The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Alexander Brackstone Thomson

Thomson, Alexander Brackstone

Brigadier

* 25th of May 1886

† 31st of October 1953

(The Buffs)

Promotions

1930-01-01 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel
1934-07-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1937-09-06 Colonel (Dated back to 1933-01-01)
1937-09-06 Local Brigadier
1945-05-13 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1934-07-01 1937-09-05 Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, The Buffs
1937-09-06 1940-03-XX Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, British Troops in China
1941-04-18 1945-05-13 Assistant Quartermaster-General, Southern Command
1945-05-13 Retired