Captain Cecil George "Jack" Ford
14 Sep 1902 - 1979
Biography
Captain Cecil George Ford, known as Jack, was the headmaster of Ashingdon Secondary School. He was likely the first commander of the Hockley Patrol, which his son later joined, slightly under age.
Born in Dorset to Thomas and Edna, he married Eva Chapple in 1924.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Group 8 - Southend | Area Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Essex Group 8 - Southend | Group Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Essex Group 6 - Danbury | Area Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Essex Group 7 - Dengie | Area Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Hockley Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
DDSD 311/1
Occupation
Headmaster
Address
“Clysdale” Trinity Wood Road, Hockley, Essex. Telephone Hockley 232
Other information
Area Commander of Groups 6-8 and Group Commander of Group 8.
Other pictures
Profile picture
Caption & credit
Jack Ford, centre with left Bill Heath and right, Bob Baptie
References
WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register