Surname: | Wood |
Initials: | A J |
Rank: | Corporal |
Army Number: | 324 |
Notes: | MMP. 12/8/1885 he enlisted in the 17 Lancers, 5/7/1891 transferred to MMP. Served India 4.8 years, born Marylebone, occupation harness maker. Egypt 4.3 years, South Africa 3.1 years. 16/6/1905 discharged served 18 years, conduct good, address: 1 Lower Charles Street, Camberley Surrey. 12/8/1885 he enlisted in the 17 Lancers No. 2850, age 19.10 years, occupation Harness Maker, born Marylebone, London, Middlesex, father lived 16 Beano,Street, Blanford Square, London. 5/7/1891 transferred to MMP, 13/12/1878 Cpl, 7/6/1905 discharged at own request after 18 years service. Served Home 11/8/1885 to 2/3/1886, India 3/3/1886 to 19/10/1890, Egypt 20/10/1890 to 29/1/1895, Home 30/1/1895 to 28/10/1899, South Africa 29/10/1899 to 29/11/1902, Home 30/11/1902 to 7/6/1895 to discharge time served. 28/7/1889 awarded a certificate for qualifying to perform duties of a master shoe maker, also good boot maker and saddler. Alfred J Wood. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 187 Feb. 16, 1901) |
Citation: | Clasps: Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, Cape Colony. Number shown as 350 and amended to 324 in pencil. *Roll annotated Clasps for this NCO are certified by Major Brand 10th Hussars. |
Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: KSA Medal Roll WO 100/355 Page: 301 Dec. 23, 1902) |
Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |