James Noel Thomson
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James Noel Thomson (born 1888; died 1979) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II.
As part of Iraqforce (Paiforce), Major-General Thomson commanded the Indian 6th Infantry Division during Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia.
[edit] Command history
- 1934 to 1937 Assistant Master-General of Ordnance, India
- 1938 to 1941 Brigadier General Staff, Northern Command, India
- 1939 Aide-de-Camp to the King
- 1941 to 1943 General Officer Commanding, Indian 6th Infantry Division, Iraq and Persia
- 1943 Deputy Master-General of Ordnance, India
- 1946 Retired
