Historical information

Thomas William Francis No 2584. Enlisted on 7.7.1915 in 4th reinforcements 29th Batt AIF age 25 years 6 months. Embarked for Eygpt 14.3.16, embark for France 16.6.1916, reported missing 19/20.7.1916, listed as KIA 20.7.16 (Fromelles) no known grave.

The photo is one of a number that originally hung in the "Gallery of Honour" foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo now the Bendigo Military Museum.

In 2008 a mass grave was found with 250 remains in. On 12.4.2013 it was announced that the remains of Thomas Francis had been identified. Francis is now buried in the new Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery. Refer Cat No 8003.

Physical description

Portrait photo B &W of a soldier in uniform, Great coat and peak hat re T.W Francis. Photo is set in a grey background with a dark stained wood frame.

Inscriptions & markings

"Pte T.W Francis 29th Batt D Coy A.I.F, enlisted July 1915, embarked March 1916. Killed in Action July 1916".