Service number  10527

Battalion  15th

Prior to the war Francis served in the Territorial Army and worked at Burton & Rake of Chapel Street as a sterotyper.

He was a memeber of both Adelphi Lads Club and Salford Harriers.

Writing to the wife of Francis, CQMS Lewis stated:

"Frank all along was in the highest of spirits, never for one moment did he let the thought that someting would happen worry him."