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Forbes, John

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
John Forbes, one of four sons of Archibald Forbes, 197 Dow Street, served in the navy. His other three three sons are William Forbes, David Forbes and Archie Forbes. His grandson, W Forbes Jr has also enlisted. 1916 'Four Sons at Front.', Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 - 1920), 22 April, p. 2. , viewed 10 Aug 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91167998

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Forbes, William (V24486)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
Place of Birth: Dundee, Scotland Age: 41 years 6 months Enlistment Details: Friday, 3 March 1916 - Melbourne, VIC Service Number: V24486 view online service record Address: 2 McCormack Street Port Melbourne, VIC Next of Kin: Ada Mitchell Forbes (wife) 2 McCormack Street Port Melbourne, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: DNE Fate: Discharged: Saturday, 16…

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Forbes, William Charles (2192)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
Place of Birth: Melbourne, VIC Age: 20 years 10 months Enlistment Details: Tuesday, 7 September 1915 - Melbourne, VIC Service Number: 2192            view online service record Address: unknown Next of Kin: William Forbes (father) 2 McCormack Street Port Melbourne, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: Friday, 7 April 1916 Ship: HMAT Barunga A43 Port: Melbourne, VIC Unit: 8th Light Horse Regiment - 15th Reinforcements Fate: RTA: Monday, 10 July 1916 Discharged: Wednesday, 27 September…

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Ford, Frederick James (1754)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
Place of Birth: Port Melbourne, VIC Age: 18 years 5 months Enlistment Details: Tuesday, 5 January 1915 - Melbourne, VIC Service Number: 1754            view online service record Address: 105 Graham Street Port Melbourne, VIC Next of Kin: Emily Ford (mother) 105 Graham Street Port Melbourne, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: Wednesday, 14 April 1915 Ship: HMAT Wiltshire A18 Port: Melbourne, VIC Unit: 7th Infantry Battalion - 4th Reinforcements Fate: RTA: Thursday, 15 May…

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Ford, G

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
G Ford is included in a list of over 100 Port men who responded to a recruiting appeal in early 1916. 1916 'THEY SAY "YES."', Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 - 1920), 26 February, p. 3. , viewed 30 Jul 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91168274

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Ford, Percy Charles Augustus (101)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
Place of Birth: Port Melbourne, VIC Age: 21 years 1 month Enlistment Details: Tuesday, 22 February 1916 - Melbourne, VIC Service Number: 101            view online service record Address: 4 Little Bay Street Port Melbourne, VIC Next of Kin: William Ford (father) 4 Little Bay Street Port Melbourne, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: Tuesday, 6 June 1916 Ship: HMAT Wandilla A62 Port: Melbourne, VIC Unit: 3rd Pioneer Battalion - 1st Reinforcements Fate: RTA: Monday,…

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Ford, Robert George (4780)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
Place of Birth: Port Melbourne, VIC Age: 22 years 7 months Enlistment Details: Thursday, 9 September 1915 - Melbourne, VIC Service Number: 4780            view online service record Address: Nicholson Hotel, Nicholson, Street Carlton, VIC Next of Kin: Mrs Gertrude E Ford (mother) Nicholson Hotel, Nicholson, Street Carlton, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: Tuesday, 7 March 1916 Ship: HMAT Wiltshire A18 Port: Melbourne, VIC Unit: 7th Infantry Battalion - 15th Reinforcements Fate: RTA: Thursday,…

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Ford, W G

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
W G Ford is included on the Graham Street School Honour Board. In late 1919, he applied to Port Melbourne Council for the combined position of Dog Registration Officer, Meter Reader and Assistant Collector for Electric Supply. Over 100 applications were received*. Another returned soldier, Sydney Ryan Carns was the successful applicant. * The file of handwritten applications is part…

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Ford, William Joshua (5064)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~FAugust 25, 2014
Place of Birth: Port Melbourne, VIC Age: 25 years Enlistment Details: Saturday, 17 July 1915 - Melbourne, VIC Service Number: 5064              view online service record Address: 105 Graham Street Port Melbourne, VIC Next of Kin: Emily Ford (mother) 105 Graham Street Port Melbourne, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: Friday, 17 December 1915 Ship: HMAT Berrima A35 Port: Sydney, NSW Unit: 2nd Field Company Engineers - 13th Reinforcements Fate: RTA: Saturday, 16 March…

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