Horwood (surname)

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Horwood is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Alec Horwood Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Lieutenant Alec George Horwood, was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Bonnie Horwood association football player

Bonnie Elizabeth Horwood is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Yeovil Town in the FA WSL 1. She previously played for Lincoln City and Reading F.C..

Charles Horwood was an English cricketer. Horwood was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm, although his exact bowling style is not known. He was born at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.

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Craig Revel Horwood Australian choreographer

Craig Revel Horwood is an Australian-British dancer, choreographer and theatre director in the United Kingdom. He is a patron of the National Osteoporosis Society.

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