| Surname: | Marston |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | WOI (RSM) |
| Army Number: | 7683787 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in to CMP. 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 1604/22, Western Europe, Wounded, 4/11/1944. Casualty Lists 1922/5, Home, Died, 19/11/1945. 9/9/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8 army clasp, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, French Croix de Guerre with silver star. Address:- Mrs M E Marston. Lake View, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumberland. Inscription on private gravestone:- In loving memory of John Marston who died on active service 19 November 1945, age 33, also his wife Margaret Ella who died at Brampton Farm, 27 December 1999, age 92. John Marston |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | French Croix de Guerre Silver Star (London Gazette: WO 373 Page: 186 Jan. 18, 1945) |
| 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. |
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| Date of Death: | Nov. 19, 1945 |
| Company: | 113 PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2695853 |
| Cemetery: | SETMURTY (ST BARNABAS) CHURCHYARD, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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