Charles Joseph Weld

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

1. ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 35962. p. 321. 12 January 1946. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
2. ^ London Gazette: no. 37723. p. 4586. 13 September 1946. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
3. ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37809. p. 5953. 3 December 1946. Retrieved 2010-02-27.

See also

• Iraqforce

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Name	Weld, Charles Joseph
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