Robert Harley Wordsworth

Robert Harley Wordsworth

Major-General Robert Harley Wordsworth (1894 – 1984) was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II.

From 1942, major-general Wordsworth commanded the 31st Indian Armoured Division. As part of the British 10th Army, his division was stationed in Persia in 1942. At that time, the British 10th Army was part Paiforce (formerly Iraqforce) under the Persia and Iraq Command.

Command history

* 1940 to 1941 Commanding Officer, 1st Indian Armoured Brigade
* 1941 to 1942 Commanding Officer, 251st Indian Armoured Brigade
* 1942 Acting General Officer Commanding, 31st Indian Armoured Division
* 1942 to 1944 General Officer Commanding, 31st Indian Armoured Division
* 1944 Major-General Armored Fighting Vehicles, India
* 1947 Retired

ee also

* Iraqforce - Paiforce

References

* [http://www.ordersofbattle.com/PersonData.aspx?PerX=171 Profile]


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