T.J.D. Birdwood

Captain · R Patrol

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Deeper background (2026): The London Gazette traces his Indian Army career — promoted Lieutenant to Captain with effect from 31 August 1941 (issue 35354, p. 6714); listed as “Capt., T. J. D. Birdwood (I.A.234)”, Indian Armoured Corps, in January 1944 (issue 36327, p. 272); and retired as a Major on the Special List (Ex-Indian Army) with effect from 22 June 1948 (issue 38425, p. 5333). Source: The London Gazette, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/272

PATROL COMMANDER of Indian 2 per W.B. Kennedy Shaw, "Long Range Desert Group", Appendix 4 Patrol Commanders.

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