| Surname: | Marsden |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 2614294 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Grenadier Guards 1656/39 transferred to CMP. 23/8/46 to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 18/12/15 at Halliwell, Bolton, Lancs, He enlisted 23/8/34 & 7/12/40, He married Hilda Mason 7/12/40 at Bolton, Lancs, He resided at 36 Elsdon Street, Bolton, Lancs, Occupation Haulage Hand. 21/3/41 to 105 Pro Coy, 5/6/41 with 2 NC Pro Coy, 15/6/41 with 76 Div Pro Coy, 1/11/45 with 164 HQ Pro Coy. He served Home 23/8/34 to 9/3/36, Egypt 10/3/36 yo 14/12/37, Home 15/12/37 to 22/8/38, Army Reserve 23/8/38 to 14/6/39, Recalled 15/6/39 to 15/8/39, Army Reserve 16/8/39 to 1/9/39, Home 2/9/39 to 23/1/46, B Army Reserve 24/2/46. Military Conduct Exemplary. Testimonial: Has for some months been in charge of a detachment responsible for certain training details, he has shown himself capable of organising and maintaining a high standard of discipline. He is reliable and conscientious, requires very little supervision. Can be strongly recommended to any employer. Medal card not found. James Marsden. |