Alan Bruce Blaxland

Alan Bruce Blaxland

Alan Bruce Blaxland, CB, OBE (1892 – 1962) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II.

As part of Paiforce (formerly Iraqforce), Brigadier Blaxland commanded the 27th Indian Brigade of the Indian 6th Infantry Division during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia.

In 1942, Blaxland was made an acting Lieutenant-General to command Indian XXV Corps but reverted to Major-General in 1943 for his next appointment in India.

Command history

* 1938 to 1940 Commanding Officer, 4th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment
* 1940 Deputy Commandant, Mersa Matruh Fortress
* 1941 to 1942 Commanding Officer, 27th Indian Brigade, Persia and Iraq
* 1942 to 1943 General Officer Commanding Indian 10th Infantry Division, Iraq, North Africa, and Cyprus
* 1942 to 1943 General Officer Commanding, XXV Indian Corps, Cyprus
* 1943 to 1946 District Officer Commanding, Lahore District, India

ee also

* Iraqforce


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