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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Ford
Initials:W E
Rank:Sgt A/CSM
Army Number:751
Notes:MFP. From Bath. He was born in Bathwick, Bath, Somerset and enlisted in the Coldstream Guards. No. 2490, age 18.8 years, occupation Blacksmith on the 24/2/1899. Formerly served in the 4 Somerset Light Infantry Volunteers. Served Home 24/2/1899 to 22/5/1900, South Africa 23/5/1900 to 5/1/1902, Home 6/1/1902 to 24/2/1920, Rhine Army 25/2/1920 to 13/7/1920, Home 14/7/1920 to 12/8/1920 to discharge. Transferred to MFP 5/7/1902. He has the same No. as L/Cpl J J Donovan. MMP. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 312 of 1917. Pat II Order, 19/7/1918 posted from Southern Command to Western Command, A/SM.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31198 Page: 2701 Feb. 22, 1919)
Citation: Home. Devotion to duty. Sgt (A/SM). William Ernest Ford.
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/164 Page: 57 Oct. 4, 1902)
Citation: Clasps: Belfast, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901. Awarded serving with the Coldstream Guards.