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Walter Giffard is called Walter Gifford the Elder in the histories of Ordericus Vitalis and William Jumieges. In 1035 he was a compaion of his brother-in-law, Hugh de Gournay, in the abortive attempt of Edward, son of King Ethelred, to recover the Crown of England. He gained renown in the armies of Duke William (the Conqueror), in the war between Normandy and France, and in 1053 he was left by Duke William in command of the forces blockading the Castle of Argues. When Duke William invaded England (1066) Walter Gyfforde, then well-advanaced in years, furnished 30 vessels and 100 men at arms.