The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of Brigadier Walter James Urquhart

Urquhart, Walter James

Brigadier

* 16th of March 1894

† 24th of November 1985

Promotions

1938-07-03 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel
1941-01-01 Temporary Colonel
1941-09-01 Temporary Brigadier
1946-04-12 Granted the Honorary Rank of Brigadier

Service

1937-03-17 1939-03-21 Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, 2nd Australian Cavalry Division
1937-03-17 1939-03-21 Instructional Group Commander, 2nd Australian Cavalry Division
1939-03-22 Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, Field Troops, 4th Military District
1939-03-22 Instructional Group Commander, Field Troops, 4th Military District
1941-01-01 1941-08-31 Colonel in Charge of Administration, Northern Command
1941-09-01 1942-01-04 Brigadier in Charge of Administration, Eastern Command
1942-01-05 1942-04-05 Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, Eastern Command
1942-04-06 1942-11-29 Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, II Australian Corps
1942-11-30 1946-04-12 Deputy Adjutant-General, Army Headquarters
1946-04-12 Retired
Picture source: http://cas.awm.gov.au/photograph/009820