Charles Frederick Carson
Encyclopedia
Brigadier-General Sir Charles Frederick Carson CBE, MC
was a Canadian
born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada
, India
and Persia-Iraq
.
in Kingston, Ontario
from 1905–09, student #703. He served as College Battalion Sergeant-Major in 1907-8.
in 1911 with the 9 Railway Company Sappers. He served as General Manager of the North West Railway of India. In 1941, he served as Director of Transportation, 10th Army, with Headquarters at Baghdad
with the Persia-Iraq Force in the maintenance of railways. Since it looked as if Iraq
, Persia and Turkey
would become a battle area during World War II
, the British forces in these areas were strengthened. A new Command called Persia and Iraq Force (PAIFORCE) was formed in September, 1942, with Headquarters at Bagdad. Brigadier Carson served as Director of Transportation for Iraq and Persia.
.
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
was a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and Persia-Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
.
Education
He enrolled at the Royal Military College of CanadaRoyal Military College of Canada
The Royal Military College of Canada, RMC, or RMCC , is the military academy of the Canadian Forces, and is a degree-granting university. RMC was established in 1876. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers...
in Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
from 1905–09, student #703. He served as College Battalion Sergeant-Major in 1907-8.
Military service
He was commissioned as a regular officer of the Royal Engineers. He was posted to IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in 1911 with the 9 Railway Company Sappers. He served as General Manager of the North West Railway of India. In 1941, he served as Director of Transportation, 10th Army, with Headquarters at Baghdad
Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
with the Persia-Iraq Force in the maintenance of railways. Since it looked as if Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
, Persia and Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
would become a battle area during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the British forces in these areas were strengthened. A new Command called Persia and Iraq Force (PAIFORCE) was formed in September, 1942, with Headquarters at Bagdad. Brigadier Carson served as Director of Transportation for Iraq and Persia.
Civilian career
Sir Frederick Carson was appointed Executive Vice President of Montreal Locomotive Works Ltd, manufacturers and suppliers from 1944-1951.Awards and recognition
Brigadier Sir Frederick Carson was knighted for his work on railways. Brigadier (temporary) Sir Charles Frederick Carson was made CBE in 1943 in recognition of his services in Persia-Iraq. He was awarded a MCMilitary Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....
.