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Marsh, Francis Courtenay

Son of Agnes Marsh, widow, and the late Major Augustus. L. Marsh (Border Regt.).

Marsh was born on 27/04/1867, and attended the School from 1880-1884. He served as a Major in the Army, with the Border Regiment, 6th Bn.. Marsh sadly lost his life on 07/08/1915, as a result of the War.

 

Marsh is remembered on Helles Memorial, Turkey, Panel 119 to 125, or 222 and 223.

 

Marsh also served in the Waziristan Campaign (1894-1895)

 

Wounded at Cape Helles

Served in the Waziristan Campaign, North-West Frontier 1894-95. Promoted to Major in 1909 and retired in 1911. Rejoined in 1914 at the outbreak of war. Wounded at Cape Helles and killed in action at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli.

(http://www.hertsatwar.co.uk/fluidcms/files/files/Haileybury%20College%20Ma%20to%20Mi/MARSH%20Francis%20Courtenay%20Major.pdf)

Francis Courtenay Marsh

Born: 27 April 1867

School dates: 1880 - 1884

Rank: Major

Regiment: Border Regiment 6th Bn.

Died: 07 August 1915

Age: 48

Remembered: Helles Memorial, Turkey

Reference: Panels 119 to 125, or 222 and 223

Memorial Site Map (CWGC)

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