Private George A. Ford transferred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion, going overseas with this unit. After training in England, he was sent June 16th. 1917, with a draft, to reinforce the 18th. Battalion. August 21st. 1917, Private Ford was wounded in the foot and admitted to hospital, but returned to the trenches November 11th. 1917. He there rejoined his old Coy and remained with them till the end, he spent six weeks in Germany with the Army of occupation and returned  to Belgium in February 1919. Went to England April 1919 and arrived in Chatham May 24th 1919.

Discharged at Chatham May 24th 1919 Due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (04-09-1917), Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (31-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Eye Colour	Blue
Age	33
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Comber, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Chef at Chatham Club
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 31st, 1909, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	January 3rd, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Edna M. Ford, Chatham, Son- Reginald V. Ford, Daughter- Anis Isabel Ford.

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