| Surname: | Horwood |
| Initials: | W T F |
| Rank: | Brigadier |
| Army Number: | 0x0x0x |
| Notes: | Provost Marshal, GHQ, BEF France, 1916 to 1918. He enlisted in the 5 Lancers, in 1891. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 14/4/15. 14/4/15 became Assistant Provost Marshal, Capt. 2/7/15 promoted temporary Major. 16/12/15 Provost Marshal, Captain (temporary Major W T F Horwood, Reserve of Officers, and to be temporary Colonel whilst so employed. Provost Marshal, Captain (temp Colonel) W T F Horwood, Res of Off, and to be temp Brig-Gen whilst so employed. 1/11/18 became Assistant Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis. 27/4/20 became Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Service Order (London Gazette: 30111 Page: 5471 June 4, 1917) |
| Citation: | Horwood, Captain (temporary Major) W T F, Reserve of Officers. GHQ gallant and distinguished service. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29623 Page: 5920 June 15, 1916) |
| Citation: | Staff, GHQ, France. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29890 Page: 197 Jan. 4, 1917) |
| Citation: | Staff, GHQ, France. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30072 Page: 4748 May 15, 1917) |
| Citation: | Staff, GHQ, France. Horwood Bt. Maj. (temp. Brig-Gen) W T F, Res of Off. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30421 Page: 12915 Dec. 11, 1917) |
| Citation: | Staff. GHQ France. Horwood, Bt Maj (temp Brig-Gen) W T F, DSO, Res of Off. |
| Decoration: | Belgian Croix de Guerre (London Gazette: 30568 Page: 3096 March 11, 1918) |
| Citation: | Brevet Major (temporary Brigadier-General) William Thomas Francis Horwood, DSO, Reserve of Officers, late Lancers. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30961 Page: 5947 May 20, 1918) |
| Citation: | Staff, GHQ, France. Horwood, Capt & Bt Maj, (T/Brig-Gen) W R F, DSO, Lancers, R of O. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 31077 Page: 14928 Dec. 20, 1918) |
| Citation: | Staff, GHQ. Horwood, Capt and Bt. lt Col (T/Brig-Gen) W T F, DSO (R of O), 5 Lancers. |
| Decoration: | Companion of the Bath (London Gazette: 31092 Page: 2 Jan. 1, 1919) |
| Citation: | For valuable services rendered in connection with the military operations in France and Flanders. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29422 Page: 6 Jan. 1, 1916) |
| Citation: | GHQ. For Gallant and Distinguished Service, 15/10/15. Horwood Captain (temporary Major) W T F, Reserve of Officers. |
