| Regimental number | 2568 |
| Place of birth | Bristol, England |
| Place of birth | England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Boulder, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Martha Amy Ford, 60 Vivian Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2568 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 1 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 15 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORD William Walter Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
