Background
GIRD Wood, Austin Claude was born on April 24, 1875. Son of John Girdwood of Oakwood Court, Kensington.
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Austin Claude GIRD Wood
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Career
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. The Northumberland Fusiliers.
Membership
Club: Junior United Service.
Connections
Spouse 1903, Constance, 2nddaughter of Samuel Adshead of Highfield, Upton, Macclesfield. Entered army, 1896.
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Nationality
British
Awards
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Served Soudan, 1898, present at battle of Khartoum (British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). Operations in Transvaal, 1900-1902 (despatches twice, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Queen's medal with 4 clasps, King’s medal, clasps).Served Soudan, 1898, present at battle of Khartoum (British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). Operations in Transvaal, 1900-1902 (despatches twice, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Queen's medal with 4 clasps, King’s medal, clasps).