Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Freyberg Biography and Timeline

Follow Freyberg through 6 dated historical records for New Zealand.

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Freyberg, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records

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1939–1946Years on this page

1939

Commander of NZEF

Baron · Commander of NZEF · Wellington · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force

1939

Commander of NZEF

Baron · Commander of NZEF · Wellington · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force

Role range: 1939-1945

1941

27 May 1941

Mercury

Baron · Major General · Wellington · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Crete is captured by the German forces, Freyberg organizes the British withdrawal

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945

1943

Lieutenant General

Baron · Lieutenant General · Wellington · Warfare / Military

Appointed Lieutenant General

1943

Lieutenant General

Baron · Lieutenant General · Wellington · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Lieutenant General

Role range: 1939-1945

1946

Lieutenant General

Baron · Lieutenant General · Wellington · Government / Government of New Zealand

Appointed Lieutenant General

Role range: 1946-1952

Records, sources and methodology

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