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Lt.Col. James Neville Marshall VC MC.
British Army attached 16th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Irish Guards
from:Harlow, Essex.
(d.4th Nov 1918)
James Marshall was killed in action 04/11/1918 aged 31. His grave is in the Ors Communal Cemetety in France. He was the husband of Edith Marshall, of Lascelles Lodge, Matching Green, Harlow, Essex.
An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 31178, dated 13th Feb., 1919, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery, determination and leadership in the attack on the Sambre-Oise Canal, near Catillon, on the 4th November, 1918, when a partly constructed bridge came under concentrated fire and was broken before the advanced troops of his battalion could cross. Lt. Col. Marshall at once went forward and organised parties to repair the bridge. The first party were soon killed or wounded, but by personal example he inspired his command, and volunteers were instantly forthcoming. Under intense fire and with complete disregard of his own safety, he stood on the bank encouraging his men and assisting in the work, and when the bridge was repaired attempted to rush across at the head of his battalion and was killed while so doing. The passage of the canal was of vital importance, and the gallantry displayed by all ranks was largely due to the inspiring example set by Lt. Col. Marshall."
