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 India 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 (Warrant Officer) 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 Asmara, Eritrea as Officer Commanding supplies in Asmara and Officer Commanding the Eritrean Mule Corps, 1940-42 qualifying for the Africa Star and later served as a supply officer in Burma in WWII previously awarded the LSGCM with India bar. His records note enlistment in 1913 in India, having been born in India and lived there throughout his life. A memorandum in his documents dated March 1925 states he is in possession of the Durbar Medal which if he did receive the medal could only have been awarded to him as a 16-year-old civilian.
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.
