Charles Christopher Fowkes
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Charles Christopher Fowkes (born 1894; died 1966) was an officer in the British Army during World War II. His nickname was "Fluffy."
Brigadier Fowkes participated in the East African Campaign. He commanded several East African brigades and ultimately commanded both of the East African divisions.
Fowkes was promoted to Major-General in 1941.
[edit] Command history
- Commanding Officer, Southern Brigade, Kenya - 1936 to 1939
- Commanding Officer, 2nd East African Brigade, East Africa - 1939 to 1940
- Acting General Officer, Commanding 2nd African Division, East Africa - 1940
- Commanding Officer, 2nd East African Brigade, East Africa - 1940
- Commanding Officer 22nd East African Brigade, East Africa - 1940 to 1941
- Acting General Officer Commanding, 12th African Division, East Africa - 1941
- Commanding Officer, 22nd East African Brigade, East Africa - 1941
- Acting General Officer Commanding, 12th African Division, East Africa - 1941
- General Officer Commanding, 12th African Division, East Africa - 1941 to 1942
- General Officer Commanding, 12th African Division, East Africa - 1942 to 1943
- General Officer Commanding, 11th (East Africa) Division, East Africa, Ceylon, and Burma - 1943 to 1944
- Retired - 1946
