Background
HUMPHRIS, Joseph Francis was born on May 6, 1868. 2nd son of Edmund Humphris.
HUMPHRIS, Joseph Francis was born on May 6, 1868. 2nd son of Edmund Humphris.
Studied at Model School, Jamestown.
Joined South Australian Military Forces, 1888. Was member of Contingent proceeding to England to take part in Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Joined 2nd S. Australian Contingent as second in command for service in South Africa, and took part in the march from Bloemfontein to Komati Poort (despatches).
Mayor of Jamestown, 1901. Decorated for distinguished conduct while acting as gun escort at Brandfort. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; Volunteer Officers' Decoration; unattached list Commonwealth Military Forces.