Background
DUNCAN, Francis John was born on May 10, 1870.
DUNCAN, Francis John was born on May 10, 1870.
Shrewsbury.
Entered army, 1889; Captain, 1890. Brevet Major, 1902; served South Africa, 1900-1902 (despatches twice, Brevet Major, Queen's medal, two clasps, King’s medal, two clasps). Commanded 17th Battalion Mounted Infantry.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1000. The Royal Scots; late commg. 0th Regiment Mtd. Infantry.
Spouse 1905,, Lili,daughter of late Moritz Linder of Vienna.