Background
KELLY, Francis Henry was born on July 26, 1859. Son of late James Kelly, Commander Mercantile Marine.
KELLY, Francis Henry was born on July 26, 1859. Son of late James Kelly, Commander Mercantile Marine.
Studied at Bristol Grammar School. Privately; Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Entered R.E. 1879; Captain, 1889. Major, 1897; Colonel 1902. Assistant-Adjutant-General India, 1901.
Served Burma, 1885-1886 (despatches, medal with clasp). North-west Frontier, 1897 (despatches, medal with clasp). Tirah, 1897-1898 (despatches, brevet Lieutenant-Colonel clasp).
Waziristan, 1901-1902 (clasp). Assistant-Adjutant-General Quetta District, 1900-1905. Member Indian Survey Committee, 1904-1905 (thanks of Government of India).
Colonel on staff commanding Karachi Brigade, 1905-1907. C. B. 1908; Brigade Commander Ahmednagar Brigade since 1907.
Club : Junior United Service.
Riding, shooting, racquets, tennis.
Spouse 1882, Elizabeth Hedwig,daughter of late F. E. Jencken, M.D.
Major-General.