| Regimental number | 6846 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Remuera', Avondale Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev. Dr Alex. Marshall, M.A., 'Remuera', Avondale Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When signs of an enemy retirement were reported, he at once went forward, though he was suffering from the effects of gas, and made a thorough reconnaissance of the brigade front under machine gun fire, and sent back valuable information. He showed great coolness and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [562] Lieutenant Colonel Norman MARSHALL DSO & Bar, MC, 56th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 4th Field Artillery Brigade, 11 September 1917; 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column, 2 August 1917. Wounded in action, 2 October 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
