| Regimental number | 1134 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Albert Park, Vicroria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bread baker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.9 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nellie Ford, 60 Vine Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1131 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Fractured right wrist, Gallipoli, 26 April 1915; admitted to hospital, Heliopolis, Egypt, 30 April 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Runic', 11 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 2 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q50657. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORD William |