| Regimental number | 1759 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Leek, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Duke of York Restaurant, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.5 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert T Ford, Wharfe House, Leek Staffs, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left leg), 7 August 1915 Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Karoola', 20 January 1916; discharged, Perth, 13 May 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W31157. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORD John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
