Charles Ford

Charles Ford was born on 29 June 1925 in Lubbock, Texas, USA to William Ford. 
In 1944, he joined the US Army as a Second Lieutenant. At first, he was not sent to the front due to his age, but he constantly sent in requests to be sent to Europe. At some point in 1944, he was able to go to fight in Europe. In 1945, he made First Lieutenant. He remained in West Germany until 1948. 
While in Germany, he met Julia Ford who was an American nurse. He married her in 1947. In 1948, he had a son: James Ford. In 1951, he had a son: Richard Ford. In 1955, he had a daughter: Hannah Carter. 
Between 1949 and 1950, he served as deputy sheriff in Presidio County Texas. In 1950, he was recalled to service in the Korean War and was given a promotion to Captain. 
In 1953, he returned to Texas and was given a promotion to Major. He returned to a position of deputy sheriff. In 1971, he became sheriff of the county.