Background
FORD, Arthur was born on August 15, 1834 in Bath. Son of late Arthur Ford, Bath.
FORD, Arthur was born on August 15, 1834 in Bath. Son of late Arthur Ford, Bath.
Studied at Grosvenor College Bath. Saint John's College Cambridge (Scholar).
Entered Resident Advisor 1855; Captain, 1864. Major, 1874; Lieutenant-Colonel 1881. Colonel (retired) 1883.
Indian Mutiny, 1857-1858.
Relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow (wounded, mentioned twice in despatches, medal with two clasps). Assistant Director of Artillery Studies at Woolwich, 1870-1873.
His (or Her) Majesty Inspector of Explosives, Home Office, 1873-1899. Decorated for services at the Home Office, 1895.
Spouse 1862, Mary, daughter of late G. West. Hayward Morrell, Fortliampton House, Gloucestershire.