Rupert Lochner
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Rupert Lochner (born 1891; died 1965) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II.
As part of Paiforce (formerly Iraqforce), Lochner commanded the 18th Indian Brigade of the Indian 8th Infantry Division during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia.
In 1942, Lochner was promoted to Major-General.
[edit] Command history
- 1940 to 1942 Commanding Officer, 18th Indian Brigade, Indian 8th Infantry Division
- 1942 Commanding Officer, Base, Persia and Iraq
- 1942 to 1943 General Officer Commanding, Indian 2nd Infantry Division, Iraq
