| Surname: | Marsh |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | ..343 |
| Notes: | MFP. 21/12/1876 enlisted in 69 Brigade later 18/18 Regiment of Foot No. 1240 , 12/2/1885 transferred to Yorkshire Regiment, No. 1486, born Callan, Kilkenny, age 19 years, occupation Labourer, previously served in the Killkenny Militia, 12/12/1888 to MFP, 25/12/1897 discharged time expired. Served home 21/12/1876 to 28/9/1879, India 29/9/1879 to 30/4/1880, Afghanistan 1/5/1880 to 9/11/1880, India 10/11/1880 to 14/4/1983, Home 15/4/1883 to 28/12/1897 to discharge, time expired served 21 years, conduct Good. 8/6/1900 enlisted in the Royal Northern Reserve Regiment No. 1087, age 42.6 years, occupation Labourer, 7/6/1901 discharged at Portsmouth time expired. 11/9/1189 married Jane Perrett at St Joseph's Church Aldlershot, address: 22 Holly Street, Gosport. John Marsh. He has the same No. as L/Cpl H Dingley, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80 (London Gazette: WO 100/52 Page: 6277 July 15, 1881) |
| Citation: | Awarded as Pte. No. 1240 68 Foot, Royal Irish Regiment. |