Commissioner William W Francis entered training from Paterson, New Jersey. He was commissioned on June 9, 1973. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1966 from Houghton College in music and history. He had a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1969. In May 2002, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Houghton College.
| Commissioner William Francis | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commissioner |
| Session | Blood and Fire |
| Birth Date | March 5, 1944 |
| Relations | Commissioner Marilyn Francis (wife) |
| Appointment | Rank | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet - College for Officers Training - Eastern Territory | Cadet | September 1971 | June 9, 1973 |
| Corps Officer - Danbury, Connecticut | Cadet-Lieutenant, Lieutenant | August 1977 | |
| Divisional Youth Secretary - Massachusetts Division | August 1977 | July 1981 | |
| Assistant Territorial Youth and Candidates Secretary - Eastern Territory | July 1981 | 1984 | |
| Territorial Youth and Candidates Secretary - Eastern Territory | 1984 | November 1986 | |
| General Secretary - Western Pennsylvania Division | November 1986 | May 1989 | |
| Divisional Commander - Northern New England Division | May 1989 | July 1992 | |
| Training Principal - College for Officers Training - Eastern Territory | Lt. Colonel | July 1992 | February 1997 |
| Secretary for Personnel - Eastern Territory | February 1997 | September 2000 | |
| Chief Secretary - Eastern Territory | September 2000 | April 1, 2003 | |
| International Secretary for Americas and Caribbean - International Headquarters | April 1, 2003 | July 1, 2007 | |
| Territorial Commander - Canada and Bermuda Territory | Commissioner | July 1, 2007 | June 30, 2011 |