| Regimental number | 2089 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Beaconsfield, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 19.3 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ivy Ford, Holwell, West Tamar, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil ('evaded service') |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Tried by Field General Court Martial, France, 9 May 1917; found Guilty of being absent without Leave, 22-27 April 1917. Sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment with hard labour. Total forfeiture of pay: 201 days. Tried by Field General Court Martial, 28 June 1917; found Guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he in the field on or about 20 June 1917 mutilated his paybook which it was his duty to preserve. Sentenced to forfeit pay for 60 days. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919; discharged, Hobart, 10 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T1529. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORD Clarence Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
