Peter Ford was born in Buttewant, County Cork, Ireland, on June 29, 1874, the son of W.J. Ford, of 151 Emma Street, Sarnia. Peter enlisted September 22, 1914 in Valcartier Camp, Quebec with the 1st Battalion. Single at the time, he recorded his occupation as a locomotive engineer. He also recorded that he had previous military experience with Dorsetshire Regiment, Royal Garrison Regiment and Foreign Service. Peter Ford would become a member of the Army, Canadian Infantry, Western Ontario Regiment, 1st Battalion, as a Sergeant. On June 15, 1915, Peter Ford would lose his life while fighting in France. Peter Ford would later be officially listed as, Previously reported wounded and missing, now for official purposes presumed to have died. At Calonne. Forty-year old Peter Ford has no known grave. He is memorialized on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, N, 2C, 2D, 2G