Background
Ford, David Robert was born on February 22, 1935. Son of William Ewart and Edna Ford.
government official of Hong Kong
Ford, David Robert was born on February 22, 1935. Son of William Ewart and Edna Ford.
Graduate, Tauntons School National Service, 1955.
Regular commission Royal Army, 1955, regimental duty Malta, 1953-1958, lieutenant United Kingdom, 1958-1962, captain commando regiment, 1962-1966, active service Borneo, 1964, aden., 1966, with staff college Quetta, 1967, seconded to Hong Kong government, 1967, major retired, 1972. Deputy director Hong Kong Information Service, 1972-1974, director, 1974-1976. Deputy secretary government secretariat Hong Kong Government, 1976, under secretary Northen Ireland office, 1977-1979, secretary information, 1979-1980, commissioner in London, 1980-1981, 94—, with RCDS, 1982, director housing, 1983-1984, secretary housing, 1985, secretary civil service, 1985-1986, chief secretary, since 1986.
Married Elspeth Anne Muckart, 1958 (divorced 1987). 4 children; married Gillian Peterson Monsarrat, 1987.