BigC Posted 5 April , 2010 Share Posted 5 April , 2010 New to the list - hello to all. I'm currently researching 2778 Rifleman John Marsh Rifle Brigade. He was born in 1889 in Wingham, Kent, 3rd son of John & Fanny Marsh. He served in 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade in India and Flanders. He was killed in action on 8th Jan 1915. There is (as far as I can see) no mention of him on CWGC site. I have a copy of the War Diaries 1914-1918 for the Rifle Brigade and have transcribed Jan 1915. The battalion was located in the Trivelet/Leventie/Fauquissart Cross Roads area, being relieved every few days by the Royal Berkshire Regiment. To date I have been unable to locate where he was buried, any clues listers? or any ideas what my next steps could be? Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 5 April , 2010 Share Posted 5 April , 2010 Try looking here: CWGC entry for 2778 Rfn MARSH, KiA 08 Jan 1915 Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATNOMIS Posted 5 April , 2010 Share Posted 5 April , 2010 Hi Might help.. on his MIC entered theatre- 7 11 1914 Medals- Vic BWM AND 14 Star Name: John Marsh Birth Place: Dover Residence: Canterbury Death Date: 8 Jan 1915 Enlistment Location: Wingham, Kent Rank: Rifleman Regiment: Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) Battalion: 2nd Battalion. Number: 2778 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted 5 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2010 Hi Might help.. on his MIC entered theatre- 7 11 1914 Medals- Vic BWM AND 14 Star Name: John Marsh Birth Place: Dover Residence: Canterbury Death Date: 8 Jan 1915 Enlistment Location: Wingham, Kent Rank: Rifleman Regiment: Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) Battalion: 2nd Battalion. Number: 2778 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Thank you, much appreciated. Chris Hi Might help.. on his MIC entered theatre- 7 11 1914 Medals- Vic BWM AND 14 Star Name: John Marsh Birth Place: Dover Residence: Canterbury Death Date: 8 Jan 1915 Enlistment Location: Wingham, Kent Rank: Rifleman Regiment: Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) Battalion: 2nd Battalion. Number: 2778 Type of Casualty: Killed in action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted 5 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2010 Many thanks for the great replies - much appreciated. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 5 April , 2010 Share Posted 5 April , 2010 Chris His records have survived the Luftwaffe in 1940. You can read them on Ancestry UK. A few facts: enlisted April 1908 aged 19.0 for 7 years with the Colours and 5 years Reserve. Winchester from 24 April 1908 to 1909. India from 16.9.1909 to 22.10.1914. BEF France 5.11.1914 to 8.1.1915. Father Jack,Mother Fannie, 3 brothers and 6 sisters lived in High Street,Wingham,Nr Canterbury,Kent. The papers hold a letter of sympathy signed by Kitchener on behalf of the King and Queen. Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 5 April , 2010 Share Posted 5 April , 2010 Marsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted 7 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 7 April , 2010 Marsh Many thanks for the picture, very much appreciated. Chris Chris His records have survived the Luftwaffe in 1940. You can read them on Ancestry UK. A few facts: enlisted April 1908 aged 19.0 for 7 years with the Colours and 5 years Reserve. Winchester from 24 April 1908 to 1909. India from 16.9.1909 to 22.10.1914. BEF France 5.11.1914 to 8.1.1915. Father Jack,Mother Fannie, 3 brothers and 6 sisters lived in High Street,Wingham,Nr Canterbury,Kent. The papers hold a letter of sympathy signed by Kitchener on behalf of the King and Queen. Sotonmate I have download these - many thanks for your reply. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 7 April , 2010 Share Posted 7 April , 2010 Chris, As a trivial technical Tip, if you Reply by using the "Add Reply" or "Fast Reply" button just below the final Post in the Topic instead of the plain "Reply" button, then the text from the previous Post is not included in your reply. Alternatively you can use the "Reply" button but press the "+ Quote" button next to it first. That toggles between including the other Pal's text or not. Once you've pressed it, it should change to read "- Quote" then when you press "Reply" the previous poster's material is not included. Lastly even when you do include the earlier text as a "Quotation" you can always shorten it by editing. It's just a bit laborious for the Pals having to scroll through repeated material and it also eats valuable storage increasing the costs of providing the website, so you'll be popular with the Mods and Trustees too Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted 9 April , 2010 Author Share Posted 9 April , 2010 Roger, Wilco your tips. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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