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Frederick Theodore FORD

Regimental number6600
Place of birthMalvern Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressRochdale, High Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ford, Rochdale, High Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date13 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 11
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded Military Medal)


Valuable service in establishing and maintaining a telephone line under heavy fire (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9
Date: 24 January 1918

Date of death4 February 1986
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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