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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.