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We remember William Henry Ford
We remember William Henry Ford
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Rose and Crown, Byfield, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9366547
1901
1914
service
British Army
Private
1061
Northamptonshire Yeomanry
Source:2507417
6th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2507417
6th November 1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Reserve Hussars
Source:2507417
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Ford |
| Source | 2507417 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown, Byfield, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1061 | Northamptonshire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | Reserve Hussars | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ford | father |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet listing those alumni and staff known to be serving during the period 14-15. W H Ford appears as "Northants Yeomanry".
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Northamptonshire Yeomanry Cap BadgeUniform issued item that would have worn by members of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry.
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Alexander119331 -
1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Ford.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Registration book 1900 - 1914 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Northamptonshire Yeomanry Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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