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.[1]
In 1942, Weld was promoted to acting Major-General.
Command history[]
- 1938–1939: General Staff Officer 1, Waziristan District, India
- 1940–1942: Commanding Officer, 21st Indian Brigade, Indian 10th Infantry Division, Middle East
- 1942: General Officer Commanding, Cyprus
- 1942: General Officer Commanding, XXV Indian Corps
- 1943: District Officer Commanding, Meerut District, India
- 1943–1945: Commanding Officer, Rawalpindi Area, India
- 1944: Aide-de-Camp to the King
- 1945–1946: Indian Army Liaison Officer to Indian Office
- 1946: Retired with honorary rank of Brigadier[2][3]
Notes[]
- ↑ "No. 35962". 12 January 1946. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35962/supplement/
- ↑ "No. 37723". 13 September 1946. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37723/page/
- ↑ "No. 37809". 3 December 1946. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37809/supplement/
See also[]
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