| Regimental number | 28121 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Ford, Thornpark Cottage, St Ewe, Merigassey, Cornwall, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 18th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Bancourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 14), nr Bapaume, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William James and Lily Francis Ford, Thorn Parks, St Ewe, Mevagissey, Cornwall, England |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in an attack. He led his platoon with great skill and courage, and captured three enemy machine guns and about forty prisoners.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 7 |