Other Information:Francis was educated at Newland Avenue County Council School, then became an Apprentice Pattern Maker. He was a keen sportsman, becoming a member of the St Jude’s Football Club and the Hull City Swimming Club. He joined the 3rd (Special Reserve) Northumbrian Brigade, R.A.M.C. in 1912, and was mobilized at the outbreak of war, entering the war in France on 27th August 1914 with No 11 Stationary Hospital. Francis transferred to the 65th (3/3rd West Lancs) Field Ambulance 3 years later. He was taken prisoner on the Aisne front on 27th May 1918, and died of Pneumonia as a POW at Langenaiza Camp, Germany. He was the youngest son of Thomas William and Annie (daughter of Thomas Parker) Hudson of 9 Albert Square, Ella Street, Hull.
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