Francis is listed as a FA entering the teams but he became a Storekeeper. He joined in 1950 and stayed for 5½ years serving in teams 5, 13, and 12. He is 74 and a widower. He was married for 47 years. He has two sons.

His civilian profession was a Senior Inspector for the Los Angeles City Fire Dept. He also was a LA city lifeguard, Detective, Palm Springs Police Dept., Fireman, Palm Springs Fire Dept.

Home Tel: 530-367-3963. Email: mesm8r@ftcnet.net. No address given. If you served with him look him up.