Background
DEMPSTER, Francis Erskine was born in 1858. Son of Captain H. L. Dempster, late Royal Madras Artillery.
DEMPSTER, Francis Erskine was born in 1858. Son of Captain H. L. Dempster, late Royal Madras Artillery.
Studied at Edinburgh Academy, Institution, and University. Cooper’s Hill College.
Joined Indian Telegraph Department, IS7S. Afghan War, 1879-1880 (medal). ChinLushai Expedition, 1889 (medal and clasp).
Chitral Expedition, 1895 (medal and clasp, despatches, C.LE.). Decorated: Services as Chief Telegraph Officer with the Chitral Relief Force, 1895. Director Indian Government Telegraphs.
Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers.