Corps of Military Police

Soldier Details:

Surname:	Marston
Initials:	J.
Rank:	Warrant Officer I
Army No.:	7683787
Notes:	CMP. Enlisted in to CMP. 4/11/1944 Casualty Lists 1589 to 1605, Western Europe, wounded. 113 Pro Coy War Diary, WO 171/3378. 4/11/44 RSM injured by shrapnel. Nijmegen. DOW 19/11/1945 buried Setmurthy Cumbria. Casualty List 1604, Western Europe, Wounded, 4/11/1944. Casualty Lists 1922, Home, Died, 19/11/1945. John Marston

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)

1. Decoration:   French Croix de Guerre Silver Star

Gazette Date: 1945-01-18

Gazette Issue: WO 373

Gazette Page: 186

Citation:   Normandy. Citation for French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star: WOI MARSTON was RSM of 113 Pro Coy CMP (P) (30 Corps) and as such landed in France on the 9 June 1944. During the whole of the period from the original landings until the liberation of France he took and active part in the operations of 30 Corps. He showed great energy and efficiency in the execution of his duties, which was several times carried out under heavy fire. The outstanding powers of organisation and command shown by him in carrying out the important work of the RSM of the Corps Pro Coy undoubtedly contributed to the liberation of France. David Melville, APM 30 Corps. Maj-Gen Thomas Commander 30 Corps. National Archive WO 373/186.

Casualty Details:

Date Killed:	19th November 1945
Company:	113 PRO COY
Cemetery:	SETMURTY (ST BARNABAS) CHURCHYARD   UNITED KINGDOM
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