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The Honourable '''Sir Francis Molland''' <small>[[Order of the Mace|KM]], [[Military Cross|MC]] & Bar</small>, was a Vionna-Frankenlischian military officer from [[Fredericksburgh]] in eastern [[Vionna]]. A career soldier, Molland served during the [[Prodavan War]] and rose to the rank of colonel, commanding the [[King's Own North Gestoria Rifles]] in the [[Cassadian Civil War]] in which he was killed. Molland was wounded in action at the [[Battle of La-Minning's Ford]] where he was credited with saving the life of [[Princess Adelaide Douglas Fitz-Kieth|Adelaide Douglas Fitz-Kieth]], then a young Captain in his regiment. While returning to Frankenlisch to recover, Molland died of his wounds at sea. His daughter, Elizabeth, is an officer in the [[Imperial Navy (Vionna-Frankenlisch)|Imperial Navy]].
The Honourable '''Sir Francis Molland''' <small>[[Order of the Mace|KM]], [[Military Cross|MC]] & Bar</small>, was a Vionna-Frankenlischian military officer from [[Fredericksburgh]] in eastern [[Vionna]]. A career soldier, Molland served during the [[Prodavan War]] and rose to the rank of colonel, going on to command the [[King's Own North Gestoria Rifles]] in the [[Cassadian Civil War]] in which he was killed. Molland was wounded in action at the [[Battle of La-Minning's Ford]] where he was credited with saving the life of [[Princess Adelaide Douglas Fitz-Kieth|Adelaide Douglas Fitz-Kieth]], then a young Captain in his regiment. While returning to Frankenlisch to recover, Molland died of his wounds at sea. His daughter, Elizabeth, is an officer in the [[Imperial Navy (Vionna-Frankenlisch)|Imperial Navy]].


From [[City of Fredericksburgh|Fredericksburgh]] on the western coast of Vionna, Molland began his military career in 1985 when he was 19, serving as a junior officer in the [[Royal Fredericksland Regiment]] before transferring to the King's Own North Gestoria Rifles in the lead-up to the Prodavan War.
From [[City of Fredericksburgh|Fredericksburgh]] on the western coast of Vionna, Molland began his military career in 1985 when he was 19, serving as a junior officer in the [[Royal Fredericksland Regiment]] before transferring to the King's Own North Gestoria Rifles in the lead-up to the Prodavan War.


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Born in [[City of Fredericksburgh|Fredericksburgh]] on 19th April 1966, Francis Molland was the son of Anthony Molland and his wife Jessica. Anthony Molland managed several textile mills owned by [[Sir Adam Remmon]] and the family were well-off. Francis Molland was the second of three brothers and his father envisioned a military career for him since birth. The family were not heavily affected by the Civil War of 1966 and Anthony retained his management position under the new regime after undertaking a course intended to indoctrinate him into the Socialist politics of the new government.


==Military Career==
==Military Career==
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===Military Promotions===
===Military Promotions===


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Latest revision as of 15:55, 11 February 2023

The Honourable

Sir Francis Molland

KM, MC & Bar
Birth nameFrancis Anthony Edwin Molland
Born(1966-04-19)April 19, 1966
Fredericksburgh, Kingdom of Vionna
DiedOctober 8, 2013(2013-10-08) (aged 47)
HMNS Royland, at sea
AllegianceFlag of Castile-La Mancha.svg Vionna-Frankenlisch
BranchImperial Army Flag.png Imperial Army
Years of service1985-2013
RankColonel
Commands heldKing's Own North Gestoria Rifles
Battles/warsProdavan War

Cassadian Civil War

Spouse(s)
Margaret Jotton (m. 1988)
ChildrenElizabeth

The Honourable Sir Francis Molland KM, MC & Bar, was a Vionna-Frankenlischian military officer from Fredericksburgh in eastern Vionna. A career soldier, Molland served during the Prodavan War and rose to the rank of colonel, going on to command the King's Own North Gestoria Rifles in the Cassadian Civil War in which he was killed. Molland was wounded in action at the Battle of La-Minning's Ford where he was credited with saving the life of Adelaide Douglas Fitz-Kieth, then a young Captain in his regiment. While returning to Frankenlisch to recover, Molland died of his wounds at sea. His daughter, Elizabeth, is an officer in the Imperial Navy.

From Fredericksburgh on the western coast of Vionna, Molland began his military career in 1985 when he was 19, serving as a junior officer in the Royal Fredericksland Regiment before transferring to the King's Own North Gestoria Rifles in the lead-up to the Prodavan War.

Early Life

Born in Fredericksburgh on 19th April 1966, Francis Molland was the son of Anthony Molland and his wife Jessica. Anthony Molland managed several textile mills owned by Sir Adam Remmon and the family were well-off. Francis Molland was the second of three brothers and his father envisioned a military career for him since birth. The family were not heavily affected by the Civil War of 1966 and Anthony retained his management position under the new regime after undertaking a course intended to indoctrinate him into the Socialist politics of the new government.

Military Career

Prodava

Cassadia

Awards, Titles, and Promotions

Awards

Titles and honorifics

Military Promotions