Background
Fursdon, Francis William Edward was born on May 10, 1925 in London. Son of George Ellsworth Sydenham and Aline Lucinda (Gastrell) Fursdon.
Fursdon, Francis William Edward was born on May 10, 1925 in London. Son of George Ellsworth Sydenham and Aline Lucinda (Gastrell) Fursdon.
LittM, Aberdeen University, Scotland, 1978. Doctor of Letters, Leiden University, Netherlands, 1979.
Enlisted British Army, 1942, advanced through grades to major general, 1977, retired, 1980. Defense and military correspondent The Daily Telegraph, London, 1980-1986. Independent defense consultant and writer England, since 1986.
Director ceremonies Order of St. John of Jerusalem, London, since 1980. Fellow Institute British Management. Member Institute Journalists.
Clubs: St. John House, Special Forces (London).
Married Joan Rosemary Worssam, March 25, 1950. Children: Edward David, Sabina Mary.