71147 Anthony John FRANCIS, MC, 1st Bn. Royal Fusiliers

Personal Number: 71147
Rank: Captain
Name: Anthony John FRANCIS, MC
Units: Worcestershire Regiment ; Royal Fusiliers


London Gazette : 29 January 1937
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34364/page/621/data.pdf
The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets, from the Royal Military College, to be 2nd Lts. 28th Jan. 1937:—
INFANTRY
Worc. R.—
Anthony John FRANCIS.

London Gazette : 2 November 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37332/supplement/5323/data.pdf
R. Fus.
Capt. A. J. FRANCIS (71147) from Worc. R., to be Capt. 3rd Nov. 1945, with .precedence next below Capt. W. W. M. CHARD.

London Gazette : 30 January 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36912/supplement/619/data.pdf
Inniskilling Fus.
Lt. (War Subs. Capt.) A. J. Francis (71147) to be Capt., 28th Jan. 1945.

London Gazette : 8 March 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36972/supplement/1299/data.pdf
The KING has 'been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
The Military Cross.
Major (temporary) Anthony John Francis (71147), Infantry (Freshwater Bay, I.o.W.)

 

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7352689
Reference: WO 373/10/54
Name Francis, Anthony John
Rank: Captain
Service No: 71147
Regiment: 1 Battalion Royal Fusiliers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Italy
Award: Military Cross
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 08 March 1945