Charles Joseph Weld
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Charles Joseph Weld CIE
MC
(1893–1962) was an officer in the British Indian Army
during the interwar years
, World War II
, and post-war.
As part of Iraqforce
, Brigadier Weld commanded the 21st Indian Brigade of the Indian 10th Infantry Division
during the Anglo-Iraqi War
and the Syria-Lebanon campaign
.
As part of Paiforce, Brigadier Weld commanded the 21st Indian Brigade attached to Hazelforce during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia. He was mentioned in despatches for his services in Iraq and Persia.
In 1942, Weld was promoted to acting Major-General.
Order of the Indian Empire
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion...
MC
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
(1893–1962) was an officer in the British Indian Army
British Indian Army
The British Indian Army, officially simply the Indian Army, was the principal army of the British Raj in India before the partition of India in 1947...
during the interwar years
Interwar period
Interwar period can refer to any period between two wars. The Interbellum is understood to be the period between the end of the Great War or First World War and the beginning of the Second World War in Europe....
, World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and post-war.
As part of Iraqforce
Iraqforce
Iraqforce was a British and Commonwealth formation that came together in the Kingdom of Iraq. The formation fought in the Middle East during World War II.-Background:...
, Brigadier Weld commanded the 21st Indian Brigade of the Indian 10th Infantry Division
Indian 10th Infantry Division
The Indian 10th Infantry Division was a war formed Infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. In four years, the division traveled over from Tehran to Trieste, fought three little wars, and fought two great campaigns: Anglo-Iraqi War, Invasion of Syria-Lebanon, Anglo-Soviet invasion...
during the Anglo-Iraqi War
Anglo-Iraqi War
The Anglo-Iraqi War was the name of the British campaign against the rebel government of Rashid Ali in the Kingdom of Iraq during the Second World War. The war lasted from 2 May to 31 May 1941. The campaign resulted in the re-occupation of Iraq by British armed forces and the return to power of the...
and the Syria-Lebanon campaign
Syria-Lebanon campaign
The Syria–Lebanon campaign, also known as Operation Exporter, was the Allied invasion of Vichy French-controlled Syria and Lebanon, in June–July 1941, during World War II. Time Magazine referred to the fighting as a "mixed show" while it was taking place and the campaign remains little known, even...
.
As part of Paiforce, Brigadier Weld commanded the 21st Indian Brigade attached to Hazelforce during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia. He was mentioned in despatches for his services in Iraq and Persia.
In 1942, Weld was promoted to acting Major-General.
Command history
- 1938–1939: General Staff Officer 1, Waziristan DistrictWaziristanWaziristan is a mountainous region near the Northwest of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and covering some 11,585 km² . The area is entirely populated by ethnic Pashtuns . The language spoken in the valley is Pashto/Pakhto...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world... - 1940–1942: Commanding Officer, 21st Indian Brigade, Indian 10th Infantry DivisionIndian 10th Infantry DivisionThe Indian 10th Infantry Division was a war formed Infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. In four years, the division traveled over from Tehran to Trieste, fought three little wars, and fought two great campaigns: Anglo-Iraqi War, Invasion of Syria-Lebanon, Anglo-Soviet invasion...
, Middle EastMiddle EastThe Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East... - 1942: General Officer Commanding, CyprusCyprusCyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
- 1942: General Officer Commanding, XXV Indian CorpsXXV Indian CorpsThe XXV Indian Corps was an Army Corps of the Indian Army during World War II. It was based on the Island of Cyprus during World War II....
- 1943: District Officer Commanding, Meerut DistrictMeerut DistrictMeerut district , is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Meerut is the district headquarters. Meerut district is a part of Meerut division.-Demographics:...
, India - 1943–1945: Commanding Officer, Rawalpindi AreaRawalpindi DistrictRawalpindi is a district of Pakistan in the north of the Punjab province which contains the city of Rawalpindi. The district has an area of . It was part of Rawalpindi Division, until the year 2000 when the division was abolished...
, India - 1944: Aide-de-Camp to the King
- 1945–1946: Indian Army Liaison Officer to Indian Office
- 1946: Retired with honorary rank of Brigadier
See also
- IraqforceIraqforceIraqforce was a British and Commonwealth formation that came together in the Kingdom of Iraq. The formation fought in the Middle East during World War II.-Background:...