| Regimental number | 7115 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | 13 O'Farrell Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Fordham, 13 O'Farrell Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Australian Reserve Park 1, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and resource during the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE east of LE VERGUIER on 18th September 1918. After the attack on the final objective, portion of a trench was still occupied by the enemy who was holding out very stubbornly. Several attempts to bomb them out had failed. An attack by two Companies of infantry was held up Lance Corporal FORDHAM instantly grasped the situation and mounting his gun in a suitable position enfiladed the trench, breaking down the opposition and causing the enemy to surrender. His intervention at a critical moment caused the whole of the trench to pass into our hands.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
