| Regimental number | 2813 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bristol, England |
| Place of birth | Bristol, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Turner |
| Address | Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Ford, 236 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the S.M. Royal Engineers. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Married Hilda May BISS, spinster, The Register Office, Bristol, 23 March 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 26 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 3 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N318008. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORD Edward Henry James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
