Formation During World War II
General Officer Commanding:
- Major-General Charles Harvey (Oct 1940 – Dec 1942)
- Major-General Dudley Russell (Jan 1943 – Aug 1945)
- Brigadier T. S. Dobree (acting) (18 Feb - 11 Mar 1945)
- Brigadier T. S. Dobree (acting) (3 - 18 Jun 1945)
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