Charles Willbraham Watson Ford
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Charles Willbraham Watson Ford (born 1896, date of death unknown) was an officer in the British Indian Army
during World War II
. "Willbraham" may also be spelled "Wilbraham."
As part of Paiforce (formerly Iraqforce
), Brigadier Ford commanded the 19th Indian Brigade of the Indian 8th Infantry Division
during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia.
British Indian Army
The British Indian Army, officially simply the Indian Army, was the principal army of the British Raj in India before the partition of India in 1947...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. "Willbraham" may also be spelled "Wilbraham."
As part of Paiforce (formerly Iraqforce
Iraqforce
Iraqforce was a British and Commonwealth formation that came together in the Kingdom of Iraq. The formation fought in the Middle East during World War II.-Background:...
), Brigadier Ford commanded the 19th Indian Brigade of the Indian 8th Infantry Division
Indian 8th Infantry Division
The 8th Indian Infantry Division is a division of the Indian Army which specialises in tactics and operations in mountainous territory.Originally formed in Meerut on 25 October 1940 under Major-General C.O...
during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia.
See also
- IraqforceIraqforceIraqforce was a British and Commonwealth formation that came together in the Kingdom of Iraq. The formation fought in the Middle East during World War II.-Background:...