World War I
His unit saw extensive service in the East African campaign against the German forces under von Lettow-Vorbeck. He rose to command a column of two battalions of the KAR, "Gifcol". Although von Lettow-Vorbeck's forces were never rounded up, Gifcol was nevertheless the most effective unit involved in the efforts to pursue and hound them. Giffard was wounded, was awarded the DSO and was mentioned in despatches four times.
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