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of D.A.A.G. for Musketry, 2nd Circle, a berth 

 tor which he was singularly well qualified ; as, in 

 addition to his natural advantages of temper and 

 manner, he was an excellent shot with the rifle, 

 and the best revolver shot in India. 



" Captain Francis served in Afghanistan and 

 in Egypt, and was present at the actions of 

 Hashon, Tofrik and Tamai. He only lately re- 

 turned from a shooting expedition in Somali 

 Land, and but for being much reduced after three 

 months' hard work on poor fare, was in excellent 

 health when he returned, about a fortnight ago, 

 to Deolali, to prepare for the commencement of 

 the School of Musketry course. 



" He bore his short but painful illness with the 

 same pluck with which he had ever faced trouble 

 and danger throughout his life, and at one time 

 there were hopes that he would rally, but on the 

 fourth day he sank, and at 3 a.m. on Friday, the 

 4th, he died." 



