Background
AINSWORTH, William John was born on August 11, 1873 in Jhansi, India. Son of late Captain Ainsworth, late 106th Light Infantry, of Spotland, Rochdale, Lancashire, and Trentham House, Twickenham Park, South-west.
AINSWORTH, William John was born on August 11, 1873 in Jhansi, India. Son of late Captain Ainsworth, late 106th Light Infantry, of Spotland, Rochdale, Lancashire, and Trentham House, Twickenham Park, South-west.
Studied at St. Paul’s School.
Entered Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1892. 2nd Lieutenant Durham Light Infantry, 1893. Lieutenant 1896; Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, 1901.
Served South African War, 1899-1900 (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order medal with four clasps). Decorated for conspicuous gallantry in the affair at Sauna’s Post, 31 March 1901. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 1900; Durham Light Infantry.
Club: Junior United Service.