Background
WOODWARD, Francis Willoughby was born on December 5, 1872 in Bombay. Son of Willoughby Woodward.
WOODWARD, Francis Willoughby was born on December 5, 1872 in Bombay. Son of Willoughby Woodward.
Studied at Shrewsbury School. Royal Military College Sandhurst.
Entered army, 1893; Lieutenant 1896. Captain 1901; Adjutant, 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1901-1904. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches twice, S.A. medal, 3 clasps).
Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal (King’s medal, 1901 and 1902. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; serving with Egyptian Army; North Lancashire Regiment.
Club: Junior Naval and Military.