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We remember Fred Ford
We remember Fred Ford
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Alice Ford
Source:9349705
1880
1886
sibling
William Robert Ford
Source:9349642
1886
1887
1890
sibling
Edward Ford
Source:9349642
1890
1890
sibling
Frank Ford
Source:9349705
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9349705
5th April 1891
1891
location
Kimpton, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9349705
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Albert Ford
Source:9349642
1893
1896
sibling
Margaret Emily Ford
Source:9349642
1896
1899
sibling
Gladys Ford
Source:9349642
1899
1901
employment
Shepherd
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9349642
31st March 1901
1901
location
Grately, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9349642
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9349642
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9349667
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carter
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9349667
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Carters Cottage, Beaurepaire, Sherborne St John, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9349667
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
19918
Wiltshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:2503988
1st December 1916
1921
service
British Army
87194
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9349539
1921
1921
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9349539
1921
marriage
Not Applicable
Source:2503988
1916
death
Killed in Action
Iraq
Source:7390141
Source:2503988
Source:9349595
5th April 1916
burial
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Iraq
Source:9349642
Source:7390141
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Ford |
| Source | 2503988 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Cottage, Beaurepaire, Sherborne St John, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Grately, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Kimpton, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 87194 | Royal Field Artillery | |||
| British Army | 19918 | Wiltshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ford | father | ||
| Jane Cotterill | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Robert Ford | brother | 1886 | |
| Edward Ford | brother | 1890 | |
| Margaret Emily Ford | sister | 1896 | |
| Gladys Ford | sister | 1899 | |
| Albert Ford | brother | 1893 | |
| Frank Ford | brother | 1890 | |
| Alice Ford | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Regiment cap badge | Bridget3206 |
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