| Regimental number | 372 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | Triabunna, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 10.25" |
| Weight | 196 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Ford, Triabunna, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *First name listed as Edward on Nominal Roll |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 37 |
| Place of burial | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No. 6), Armentieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 132 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Mrs Eliza FORD, Triabunna, Tasmania |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Hobart, 1 July 1918; disembarked Devonport, England, 22 August 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 23 November 1916. Killed in action, 3 January 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Edgar. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORD Edward Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
