Background
EASTWOOD, Hugh de Crespigny was born on January 25, 1863. 2nd son of the late T. S. B. Eastwood, Justice of the Peace, Barrister-at-Law,of 28 Gloucester Place, W., and Lincoln’s Inn, and late Rosalie Eastwood.
EASTWOOD, Hugh de Crespigny was born on January 25, 1863. 2nd son of the late T. S. B. Eastwood, Justice of the Peace, Barrister-at-Law,of 28 Gloucester Place, W., and Lincoln’s Inn, and late Rosalie Eastwood.
Eton.
Entered army from 1st Royal Lanark Militia, 1885. Served in India, 1887-1888. Assistant Adjutant, Cavalry Depot, Canterbury, 1889-1891.
Of King’s Dragoon Guards, 1891-1894.
Adjutantand Instructor, Imperial Yeomanry, Aldershot, 1902-1904. Served South Africa, 1901 (twice wounded, once severely, despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, medal and four clasps).
Order of “ The Iron Crown,” 3rd class (Austria). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902.
Late King’s Dragoon Guards.
Clubs: Naval and Military, Cavalry.