Mervyn Mitton Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 The interest today in Iraq seems to be mainly concerned with the current problems. However, this whole area has been in conflict for over 7000 years that we know of ! During WW2 the Allied Forces were very active in the area of Iraq, Syria and Lebanon - one such unit was the famous Indian, Scinde Horse - in tanks for the war. This picture will be part of a posting for the medals of Capt. M. Gilbert - (British and Commonwealth Medals) however, it clearly shows The Regent of Iraq and His King - only a boy at this time. Perhaps someone can give us details of this young man - and did he ever reign in his own right ? From left : Lieut. Mike Hamilton. Scinde Horse ; The Regent of Iraq ; The King of Iraq ; Capt. M. Gilbert, Scinde Horse. Taken in June 1943 at the ROWANDIZ GORGE, Nth. PERSIA.
paul wood Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 The interest today in Iraq seems to be mainly concerned with the current problems. However, this whole area has been in conflict for over 7000 years that we know of ! During WW2 the Allied Forces were very active in the area of Iraq, Syria and Lebanon - one such unit was the famous Indian, Scinde Horse - in tanks for the war. This picture will be part of a posting for the medals of Capt. M. Gilbert - (British and Commonwealth Medals) however, it clearly shows The Regent of Iraq and His King - only a boy at this time. Perhaps someone can give us details of this young man - and did he ever reign in his own right ? From left : Lieut. Mike Hamilton. Scinde Horse ; The Regent of Iraq ; The King of Iraq ; Capt. M. Gilbert, Scinde Horse. Taken in June 1943 at the ROWANDIZ GORGE, Nth. PERSIA. Faisal II was six year old when his father King Ghazi was killed in a motor accident in 1941. He was educated at Harrow in england returning to Iraq in 1952 and assuming the throne in his own right in 1953. He was murdered in 14 July Revolution of 1958 by General Kasim Qarim's men bringing the 37 year old Hashemite dynasty in Iraq to and end. Paul
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 23, 2009 Author Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks Paul - had a feeling, that at that age, he wouldn't be allowed to live too long. Actually that's the history - of the whole area for the past 7000 years...
paul wood Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks Paul - had a feeling, that at that age, he wouldn't be allowed to live too long. Actually that's the history - of the whole area for the past 7000 years... Slight mistake in info given his father Ghazi died in a motor "accident" in 1939. Paul
Guest IMHF Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Slight mistake in info given his father Ghazi died in a motor "accident" in 1939. Paul This is correct but some Iraqi Historians still believe it was set up for him to die, there were rumors in the Kingdom of Iraq that king Gazi was having relations with the same sex. Very Nice Photo, thank you for posting it: Lorenzo Edited November 4, 2009 by IMHF
paul wood Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) This is correct but some Iraqi Historians still believe it was set up for him to die, there were rumors in Kingdom of Iraq that king Gazi was having relations with the same sex. Very Nice Photo, thank you for posting it: Lorenzo Ah the blessings of an English public school education. Edited November 4, 2009 by Iraqi Militaria
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 4, 2009 Author Posted November 4, 2009 Lorenzo - if that is correct - how dreadful, he was only a young boy.
paul wood Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 Lorenzo - if that is correct - how dreadful, he was only a young boy. Ghazi was 27 when his open top sports car hit a telegraph pole, while of no great age hardly a young boy. Paul
Guest IMHF Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Ghazi was 27 when his open top sports car hit a telegraph pole, while of no great age hardly a young boy. Paul The young boy in the middle I believe is his son king Faisal II.. Gazi was a young man who died young.. He also ruled The kingdom a short time after his father Faisal I died... Lorenzo Edited November 4, 2009 by IMHF
Guest IMHF Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) The interest today in Iraq seems to be mainly concerned with the current problems. However, this whole area has been in conflict for over 7000 years that we know of ! During WW2 the Allied Forces were very active in the area of Iraq, Syria and Lebanon - one such unit was the famous Indian, Scinde Horse - in tanks for the war. This picture will be part of a posting for the medals of Capt. M. Gilbert - (British and Commonwealth Medals) however, it clearly shows The Regent of Iraq and His King - only a boy at this time. Perhaps someone can give us details of this young man - and did he ever reign in his own right ? From left : Lieut. Mike Hamilton. Scinde Horse ; The Regent of Iraq ; The King of Iraq ; Capt. M. Gilbert, Scinde Horse. Taken in June 1943 at the ROWANDIZ GORGE, Nth. PERSIA. The image seems to have in the middle looks like Royal Highness Prince Abdul Ilah Prince of Baghdad and the boy in the center is king Faisal the II Lorenzo Edited November 4, 2009 by IMHF
Guest IMHF Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 The image seems to have in the middle looks like Royal Highness Prince Abdul Ilah Prince of Baghdad and the boy in the center is king Faisal the II Lorenzo He would accompany Faisal II every where he went... Lorenzo
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 5, 2009 Author Posted November 5, 2009 Sorry, I got mixed-up between the boy and his father. The Middle East is not the place to be if your in charge....
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