Arthur attested on 31st August 1915. He was 38 years old; and living at Kingsdown Farm, Box, Wilts at the time. He joined at Bulford on 6th September 1915 and was posted to "X" Coy, he then transferred to the 99th Field Ambulance on 22nd October 1915. He entered the war in France on 16th November 1915 and remained with this unit until he died. Arthur was the son of William Ford.