Josiah Francis

Politician

1890 – 1964

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Who was Josiah Francis?

Sir Josiah Francis was an Australian politician and Minister for the Army.

Francis was born in Ipswich, Queensland and educated at Christian Brothers' College, Ipswich and was appointed as a clerk in the Queensland Department of Justice in 1908. During World War I, he was appointed second lieutenant in the first Australian Imperial Force and served on the Western Front from April 1917. He was wounded and spent some time in hospital in England.

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Born
Mar 28, 1890
Ipswich
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  • Australia
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Died
Feb 22, 1964
Toowong

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on July 23, 2013

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