Education
He was educated at Cheltenham College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
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He served in Mesopotamia from 2 October 1916 to 26 January 1918 then 24 June 1918 to 19 January 1919. He was Mentioned in Dispatches London Gazette 27 August 1918. He served during the Afghanistan, North West Frontier 1919 operations and was wounded.
He was appointed acting then temporary Colonel from 9 May 1941 to 1 November 1943.
He was also appointed acting then temporary Brigadier from 9 May 1941. He was a Brigade commander from 9 May 1941 to 29 July 1942.
As part of Paiforce (formerly Iraqforce), Ford commanded the 19th Indian Infantry Brigade of the Indian 8th Infantry Division during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia. He was Mentioned in Dispatches London Gazette 17 December 1942 for gallant and distinguished services in Waziristan as Lieutenant-Colonel
Promoted Colonel 2 November 1943 with seniority from 2 May 1941.
He retired Colonel (Honorary Brigadier) 1 September 1947
1941–1942: Commanding Officer, 19th Indian Brigade, India and Persia.
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Nationality
British Indian