About John Ford
Lived 1893 – 1917 (aged 23–24). John Ford was a British association football player.
John Ford (1893 – 3 May 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside right in the Football League for Preston North End.
Personal life After working in munitions in Scotland, Ford was called up to serve as a private in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War. He was killed in France on 3 May 1917 and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Career statistics
Honours Preston North End
Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1914–15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ford?
Scottish footballer (1893-1917)
When was John Ford born?
John Ford was born in 1893 in Wishaw.
When did John Ford die?
John Ford died in 1917 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was John Ford's occupation?
John Ford was an association football player.
What nationality was John Ford?
John Ford was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ford (footballer, born 1893)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ford. https://biography.guide/john-ford-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ford-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ford-association-football-player/.
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