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We remember Arthur John Ford
We remember Arthur John Ford
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Charles Henry Ford
Source:5524337
6th December 1894
1896
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Ford
Source:5524337
13th November 1896
1898
sibling
Robert George Gerry Ford
Source:5524337
23rd December 1898
1908
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J1752
HMS Ganges II
Source:6625463
2nd June 1908 - 22nd September 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J1752
HMS Ganges II
Source:6625463
23rd September 1908 - 27th October 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J1752
Source:5524424
2nd December 1908 - 8th February 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K5302
HMS Commonwealth
Source:6625484
9th February 1910 - 5th October 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K5302
HMS Vivid II
Source:6625484
6th November 1910 - 14th December 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K5302
HMS Queen
Source:6625484
15th December 1910 - 11th May 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K5302
HMS Queen
Source:6625484
12th May 1911 - 14th May 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K5302
HMS Vivid II
Source:6625484
15th May 1912 - 13th March 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K5302
HMS Argyll
Source:6625484
14th March 1913 - 23rd February 1914
1915
enlistment
Exeter
United Kingdom
Source:5508481
9th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
16068
Devonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5508481
9th April 1915 - 18th January 1916
1915
location
19 Hawthorne Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5508481
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6175802
6th July 1915 - 8th April 1917
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16068
Devonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5508481
19th January 1916 - 29th July 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6175802
23rd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
16068
Devonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5508481
29th July 1916 - 13th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded doing duty.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5508481
4th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
16068
Devonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6175802
14th September 1916 - 2nd September 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Hand.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5508481
25th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Fingers & Cheek. S.W.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5508481
17th March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to the cheek, simple flesh wound severe
Hospital/Institution
Source:5508481
17th April 1917 - 24th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to the feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:5508481
4th May 1917 - 24th June 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5508481
2nd June 1917
1917
events
Tried by District Court Martial
Military Discipline
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6175802
3rd September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
16068
Devonshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6175802
3rd September 1917 - 16th September 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6175802
17th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
16068
Devonshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:6175802
20th September 1917 - 24th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
16068
Devonshire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:6175802
24th September 1917 - 15th January 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Hand and Back. Mild
Hospital/Institution
Source:5508481
4th October 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
479815
Labour Corps
945
Source:2502954
16th January 1918 - 22nd December 1920
1920
discharge
Source:5508481
22nd December 1920
employment
Riveter
Source:5508481
1976
death
Not War Related
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Source:5496277
Source:5496402
11th March 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Ford |
| Source | 5496277 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hawthorne Grove, Pennycross, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J1752 | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16068 | Devonshire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | K5302 | HMS Queen | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K5302 | HMS Queen | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K5302 | HMS Commonwealth | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K5302 | HMS Vivid II | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K5302 | HMS Vivid II | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K5302 | HMS Argyll | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J1752 | HMS Ganges II | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J1752 | HMS Ganges II | Boy 1st Class | ||
| British Army | 479815 | Labour Corps | 945 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maud Ford | mother | ||
| John Henry Ford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Ford | brother | 6th December 1894 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Ford | sister | 13th November 1896 | |
| Robert George Gerry Ford | brother | 23rd December 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-09 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Devonshire Regiment, 1st BattalionMore about Devonshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
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Devonshire Regiment, 3rd (Reserve) BattalionMore about Devonshire Regiment, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion
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8th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire RegimentMore about 8th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
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9th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire RegimentMore about 9th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement to the London Gazette, 23 August 1916 | Geoffrey4778 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 for Arthur John Ford | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Family Tree | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Naval Service Record - Arthur John Ford K5302 | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Naval Service Record - Arthur John Ford J1752 | Geoffrey4778 |
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We remember Arthur John Ford
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