page_title: Frank Messervy
hierarchical_section_title: Frank Messervy
caption_attribution_description: English: British Generals 1939-1945 General Sir Frank Messervy (1893 -1974): Head and shoulders portrait of General Messervy, Commanding the 7th Indian Division, in the Arakan.
context_page_description: General Sir Frank Walter Messervy, KCSI, KBE, CB, DSO & Bar was a British Indian Army officer in the First and Second World Wars. Following its independence, he was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army. Previously, he had served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, India in 1946 and 1947.
context_section_description: General Sir Frank Walter Messervy, KCSI, KBE, CB, DSO & Bar (9 December 1893 – 2 February 1974) was a British Indian Army officer in the First and Second World Wars. Following its independence, he was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army (15 August 1947 – 10 February 1948). Previously, he had served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, India in 1946 and 1947.
caption: as the GOC 7th Indian Infantry Division during World War II
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