The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Lancelot Lawrence Thwaytes

Thwaytes, Lancelot Lawrence

Brigadier

* 10th of August 1895

† 3rd of December 1984

(20th Lancers)

(Indian Army)

Promotions

1939-09-04 Lieutenant-Colonel
1940-08-01 Acting Colonel
1941-02-01 Temporary Colonel
1941-04-28 Acting Brigadier
1941-10-28 Temporary Brigadier
1946-11-29 Granted the Honorary rank of Brigadier

Service

1939-09-04 1940-07-31 Commanding Officer 20th Lancers
1940-08-01 1941-03-14 General Staff Officer 1, Army Headquarters India
1941-03-15 1942-05-14 Deputy Director of Staff Duties, Army Headquarters India
1943-XX-XX 1945-XX-XX Director of 2nd Echelon, Army Headquarters India
1945-XX-XX Commanding Officer Bahadurgarh Area
1946-11-29 Retired