Charles Joseph Weld
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Charles Joseph Weld (born 1893; died 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.
In 1942, Weld was promoted to Major-General.
[edit] Command history
- 1938 to 1939 General Staff Officer 1, Waziristan District, India
- 1940 to 1942 Commanding Officer, 21st Indian Brigade, Indian 10th Infantry Division, Middle East
- 1942 General Officer Commanding, Cyprus
- 1942 General Officer Commanding, XXV Corps
- 1943 District Officer Commanding, Meerut District, India
- 1943 - 1945 Commanding Officer, Rawalpindi Area, India
- 1944 Aide-de-Camp to the King
- 1945 - 1947 Indian Army Liaison Officer to Indian Office
- 1947 Retired
