James Noel Thomson

James Noel Thomson (1888–1979) 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.

Command history

• 1934–1937: Assistant Master-General of Ordnance, India
• 1938–1941: Brigadier General Staff, Northern Command, India
• 1939: Aide-de-Camp to the King
• 1941–1943: General Officer Commanding, Indian 6th Infantry Division, Iraq and Persia
• 1943: Deputy Master-General of Ordnance, India
• 1946: Retired

See also

• Iraqforce

References

• Profile