Mesopotamia 1916-17
The Commission of Inquiry's remit was to inquire into the origins, inception and conduct of operations of war in Mesopotamia.
The following were appointed
- Lord George Hamilton; (Chairman)
- Earl of Donoughmore
- Lord Hugh Cecil
- Archibald Williamson, 1st Baron Forres
- J. Hodge
- J.C. Wedgwood
- Admiral Cyprian Bridge, (retired Naval)
- General Rt. Hon. Sir Neville Gerald Lyttelton
The Commission summonded over 100 witnesses. It was highly critical of many individuals and the administrative arrangements.
- William Babtie, responsible for medical provision on the Mesopotamia front, was heavily criticised
Read more about this topic: Special Commissions (Dardanelles And Mesopotamia) Act 1916