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Soldier Details:
Surname: Wood
Initials:   A.J.
Rank:   Corporal
Army No.:  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.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  1. Decoration:   Queen's South Africa Medal Gazette Date: 1901-02-16 Gazette Issue: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Gazette Page: 187
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.
  2. Decoration:   King's South Africa Medal Gazette Date: 1902-12-23 Gazette Issue: KSA Medal Roll WO 100/355 Gazette Page: 301
Citation:   Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.