Tuesday 3 March 2009

Private Ernest William Ford

Born on 14 November 1895 on the Isle of Wight - son of Mrs. E. Ford, Oakfield, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 December 1915 (number 775062) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 September 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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