Arthur Ford
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Arthur Ford was born in 1893 the son of John Iram Ford a chemist assistant and Annie Ford née McGinnis of 3 Throresby Street, Manvers Street, Sneinton, Nottingham. His father John was born in 1872 at Nottingham and his mother Annie McGinnis was born in 1872 at Gainsborough. They were married in 1891 at Nottingham and went on to have the following children - Rose Mary b1892, Arthur b1893 and Annie b1896 all were born in Nottingham.
Arthur Ford enlisted at Nottingham on 12th December 1911 He was promoted to Corporal on 11th August 1915 and went to France 27th August 1916 embarking from Folkstone and landing at Boulogne the same day. He was killed in action whilst serving in the line near Bellacourt on 9th October 1916. He is buried in Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Riviere, France, Grave Reference: I H 5
In Memoriam Nottingham Evening Post 9/10/1917: 'Ford. In loving memory of my beloved brother Corpl Arthur Ford Sherwood Foresters son of the late John Ford Sneinton. Killed in action October 9th 1916. Sadly missed by his loving wife Annie.' 'Ford. In loving memory of Corpl. Arthur Ford, son of the late John Ford, chemist, Sneinton, killed in action October 9th 1916. Never forgotten by loving Auntie Alice and Uncle Will.' 'Ford. To the dear memory of Corporal Arthur Ford, Sherwood Foresters, killed in action October 9th 1916.- Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten by his loving fiancée Nell and family.' Thanks to Julian Putkowski for this identification
