Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, M.B.E. in case of issue; 1914-15 Star (10159 PTE. W.J. FORD. 14-HRS.); British War Medal (10159 A.CPL. W.J. FORD. 14-HRS.); Victory Medal (10159 A.CPL. W.J. FORD. 14-HRS.); India General Service Medal GVR clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (S-SGT. W.J. FORD. S&I. C.); India General Service Medal GVIR clasp North West Frontier 1937-1939 (LT. W.J. FORD. R.I.A.S.C.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Delhi Durbar Medal 1911; Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal bar India (S-CONDR. W.J. FORD. I.A.S.C.)
William James Ford was born in 1894. He served with the 14th Hussars in Egypt/Mesopotamia from 15.11.1915, transferring to the Machine Gun Corps. After WWI he served with the S & T Corps of the Indian Army being promoted to Sub-Conductor in 1927. on 6 July 1939 he was commissioned as an Assistant Commissary with the rank of Lieutenant. Promotion to Captain followed in 1940. He served in Burma in WWII and was awarded the Delhi Durbar 1911 and the LSGCM with India bar.
He was awarded the M.B.E. in the LG 16 February 1943 - The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period May, 1942 to October, 1942 - this whilst with the Indian Army Service Corps.
Medals are in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with some copied research.
