Other Information:Francis qualified R.C.S.I., L.R.C.P. & S.I. in 1905. He joined the Medical Services on 30th July 1906 at the rank of Lieutenant. From 1908 - 1913, he served in India, during this time, on 30th January 1910, he was promoted to Captain. Francis was stationed in Curragh when war broke out. He entered the war in France on 17th August 1914. [unit not yet know]. He gained the rank of t. Major on 23rd April 1916 and Major on 30th July 1918, however during this time he was serving under the rank of acting Lieutenant Colonel - 22nd August 1916 - 3rd August 1919 - whilst Commanding Officer of the 92nd Field Ambulance. After the war Francis returned to India, serving there from 1921 - 1925. He went on retired pay on 30th July 1926 and was taken of off the Regular Army Reserve of Officers on 15th August 1934. During his medical career Francis became a Specialist in Radiology & Electrology. He died in Wexford. [Information sources:MIC; 1914 Army List, The Medical Officers in the British Army 1660 - 1960; and The Distinguished Service Order 1886 - 1923 (Photograph courtesy of Geoffrey Rees)]
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