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Arthur Rivers FORD

Regimental number2839
Place of birthWilcannia New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCampbells Creek, Castlemaine, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, William Henry Ford, Campbells Creek, Castlemaine, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Excellent work as runner at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 2 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death15 July 1954

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