| Regimental number | 1705 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 331 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John Mastid Ford, 331 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 61st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 15 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 December 1918 |