In early March 1942 , Allfrey handed over command of the 43rd Division to Major General Ivor Thomas , a fellow artilleryman .
In early March 1942 , Allfrey was promoted to acting lieutenant general to become the GOC of V Corps in succession to Lieutenant General Edmond Schreiber .
In early March 1942 , Allfrey handed over command of the 43rd Division to Major General Ivor Thomas , a fellow artilleryman , and was promoted to acting lieutenant general to become the GOC of V Corps in succession to Lieutenant General Edmond Schreiber .