James Noel Thomson

James Noel Thomson CB DSO MC (1888–1979) was an officer in the British Army during World War I and World War II.

Commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1909, served in France from 9 September 1914 mostly on the Staff during World War I

As part of Iraqforce (Paiforce), Major-General Thomson commanded the Indian 6th Infantry Division during Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia.

He retired a Colonel (Honorary Major General) 14th August 1946

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