The Honourable Sir Josiah Francis | |
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.jpg) Francis in 1932. | |
| Minister for the Navy | |
| In office 9 July 1954 – 11 July 1955 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
| Preceded by | William McMahon |
| Succeeded by | Eric Harrison |
| In office 19 December 1949 – 11 May 1951 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
| Preceded by | Bill Riordan |
| Succeeded by | Philip McBride |
| Minister for the Army | |
| In office 19 December 1949 – 7 November 1955 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Menzies |
| Preceded by | Cyril Chambers |
| Succeeded by | Eric Harrison |
| Minister in charge of War Service Homes | |
| In office 6 January 1932 – 9 November 1934 | |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Lyons |
| Preceded by | (new office) |
| Succeeded by | Harold Thorby |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Moreton | |
| In office 16 December 1922 – 4 November 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Arnold Wienholt |
| Succeeded by | James Killen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 March 1890 Ipswich, Colony of Queensland |
| Died | 22 February 1964 (aged 73) Toowong, Queensland, Australia |
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| Spouse |
Edna Cribb (m. 1927) |
| Relations |
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| Education | Christian Brothers' College, Ipswich |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Branch/service |  Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | First Australian Imperial Force |
| Commands |  15th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Sir Josiah Francis (28 March 1890 – 22 February 1964) was an Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1922 to 1955. He was a minister in the Lyons and Menzies governments, serving as Minister in charge of War Service Homes (1932–1934), Minister for the Army (1949–1955), and Minister for the Navy (1949–1951; 1954–1955). He held his defence portfolios during Australia's involvement in the Korean War.