Auchinleck Papers, 1940-1945

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Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, born 21 June 1884, received a military education and joined 62nd Punjab Regiment in 1904. In World War I he served in the Middle East, and during 1920 held a number of staff appointments. On outbreak of World War II he was recalled to England from India to train 4th Corps. In May 1940 he was appointed Commander of Anglo-French force in Norway. In January 1941 he was sent to India, with rank of General and a Knighthood as C.I.C. Indian Army. After 6 months he was transferred as C.I.C. Middle East. Churchill replaced him with Montgomery in August 1942. In June 1943 he was reappointed C.I.C. India, and was later involved in the transfer of power. After brief periods in Italy, London and Beccles, he settled in Marrakesh in 1967 where he died on 23 March 1981.

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