World War II
During World War II, the Arab Legion took part in the British war effort against pro-Axis forces in the Middle East Theatre. By then the force had grown to 1,600 men.
The Legion, part of Iraqforce, contributed significantly in the Anglo-Iraqi War and in the Syria-Lebanon campaign, the two decisive early victories for the Allies.
Top three high-ranking officers representative of Legion particiapted in the Victory March as follows: ◦Major General Abdul Qadir Pasha el Jundi, O.B.E. ◦Colonel Bahjat Bey Tabbara. ◦Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Sudqui Bey, M.B.E.
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