MARSH, WILLIAM
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Uttoxeter Advertiser |
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Parents |
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Where born |
Stafford, Staffordshire |
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When born |
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Address |
Heath Cross, Uttoxeter (Brother) |
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Spouse |
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Children |
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Employment Before Joining up |
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Where enlisted |
Lichfield, Staffordshire |
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Regiment |
Lancashire Fusiliers |
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Formerly 23128, North Staffordshire Regiment |
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Unit |
2nd Bn. |
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Rank |
Private |
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Service Number |
37131 |
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Date of Death |
12 October 1916 |
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Age at time of death |
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Where Killed or died |
Somme – Le Transloy |
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France/Flanders |
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How he died |
Missing |
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Killed in Action |
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Yes |
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Location of Grave or Memorial |
Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D. |
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Uttoxeter Town War Memorial |
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His brother was Mr. G. Marsh of Heath Cross, Uttoxeter. [3b].
He went missing during the battle of the Somme on 12th October 1916[3b], but it was not until the end of August 1917 that his family finally received official confirmation of his death[3b].
The Uttoxeter Advertiser roll of honour says that he died at Le Transloy, France.
He has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing[CWGC].
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The Thiepval Memorial |
William had a brother, George, who lived at 32 Heath Cross, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire[1].