| Regimental number | 2038 |
| Place of birth | Deans Marsh Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Port Campbell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Ford, 'Glen Eira', Winchelsea, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 3rd/4th October, 1918, during the operations south of BEAUREVOIR, near ST. AUENTIN, Sergeant FORD did excellent and gallant service. After his Officer had been wounded and the guns of his section put out of action, he fearlessly reconnoitred the position under very heavy fire, collected stray infantry and the remainder of his gun crews, and organised a post which was held against repeated enemy counter attacks with obstinate bravery inspired by Sergeant FORD.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
