Rupert Lochner

Rupert Gordon Lochner MC (26 January 1891 – 1965) was an officer in the British Army during World War II.

Commissioned 5 October 1910 in the South Wales Borderers, he saw service during World War One in France and Belgium from July 1915 to July 1916, then January 1917 to November 1918, earning the Military Cross during this time.

He was appointed the command the 1st battalion, The South Wales Borderers as a Lieutenant-Colonel from February 1938 to October 1940.

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.

He retired a Colonel (Honorary Major-General) in January 1946.

Command history

 * 1940–1942: Commanding Officer, 18th Indian Brigade, Indian 8th Infantry Division
 * 1942: Commanding Officer, Base, Persia and Iraq
 * 1942–1943: General Officer Commanding, Indian 2nd Infantry Division, Iraq