Maurice Gifford
The Hon. Maurice Gifford | |
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Gifford, c. 1900. | |
| Birth name | Maurice Raymond Gifford |
| Born | 5 May 1859 Ampney Park, Gloucester, United Kingdom |
| Died | 1 July 1910 (aged 51) London, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Army |
| Years of service | 1882–1893, 1893, 1896, 1900 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | French's Scouts, Canada 1882–1893; Scout, British South Africa Police, 1893; Rhodesian Horse, Imperial Yeomanry, 1900. |
| Commands | Gifford's Horse, Bulawayo Field Force, Rhodesia, 1896. |
| Battles / wars | North-West Rebellion Mahdist War First Matabele War Second Matabele War Second Boer War: — Relief of Mafeking — Defence of Kimberly |
| Awards | Order of St Michael and St George North West Canada Medal British South Africa Company Medal Queen's South Africa Medal |
| Other work | Correspondent to the Daily Telegraph, Merchant Service, general manager of Bechuanaland Exploration Company |
Hon. Maurice Raymond Gifford CMG (5 May 1859 – 1 July 1910) was a British military officer.