Wednesday 4 March 2009

Lieutenant William Ernest Ford

Born 27 November 1895 in London, England - next of kin listed as Edith Butterfield, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as stereotypist, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair - at the time of his enlistment in 1918: present address in Montreal, Quebec, next of kin listed as cousin Miss Kate Harding, London, England, trade as student, no current military service.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 March 1915 (number A10953) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - struck off the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in 1918 - [then?] - joined the 4th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, as a lieutenant on 12 October 1918.

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