Background
LESSARD, Francois Louis was born on December 9, 1860.
LESSARD, Francois Louis was born on December 9, 1860.
Studied at College Saint Thomas, P. Q. Commercial Academy, Quebec. 2nd Lieutenant Quebec Garrison Artillery, 1880.
Transferred to 05th Battalion Infantry, Montreal, 1884. Rebellion, Canadian North-West, 1885 (medal).
Appointed to Cavalry School Corps, 1884. Captain Royal Canadian Dragoons, 188S. Major, 1894. Lieutenant-Colonel 1898.
Brevet Colonel.
Adjutant General, Canadian Militia, and ■ Substantive Colonel, 1907. Aide-de-camp to Governor-General, Canada.
Clubs: Toronto Hunt; Rideau, "Ottawa Golf, Ottawa Hunt, Ottawa.
Spouse 1882, Florence,daughter of Thomas Conrad Lee, Quebec.