Lieutenant Colonel James Neville Wellesley MARSHALL. V.C. M.C and Bar. Croix de Guerre (Belgium), Chevalier of the Order of Leopold Belgium. Mentioned in Despatches. Irish Guards Special Reserve, attached in 1917 to the Lancashire Fusiliers. Born 1887 in Manchester to James Henry and Mary Marshall, nee Walmsley. 1891 residing with his parents and siblings at 64 Steven Street, Stretford, Lancashire. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Melrose Clifton Road, Yardley, Worcestershire. Married 20 September 1911 at Latton St Mary the Virgin, Essex to Edith Maud Taylor. At the time of his death his wife was residing at Lascelles Lodge, Matching Green, Harlow, Essex. He was wounded 10 times throughout the war including being bayoneted in the face. He was killed in action 4 November 1918 aged 31 whilst in command of the 16th Battalion
At rest in Ors Communal Cemetery, Nord France.
Wills and Admin, Ancestry -
James Neville Wellesley MARSHALL of Matchling Green, Harlow Essex V.C. a lieutenant colonel in H.M. Army died 4 November 1918 at Ors in France. Administration London 2 July 1919 to Edith Maud Marshall, widow
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London Gazette dated 4 April 1916 -
Special Reserve of Officers
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 23rd July 1915.
Foot Guards Irish Guards. James Neville Marshall to be Lieutenant. Dated 8th December, 1915. (Substituted for the notification which appeared in the Gazette of 7th December 1915
Military Cross gazetted in London Gazette dated 29 December 1916. Citation not found
London Gazette dated 2 August 1917 -
Lancashire Fus. Lt. J. N. Marshall, M.C. (Irish Guards), to be acting Maj. whilst employed as Maj. on Head Quarters 8th June1917.
London Gazette dated 11 December 1918 -
Lancashire Fusiliers.
Lt. (actg. Maj.) J. N. Marshall, M.C. (I. Gds., Spec. Res.), to be actg. Lt.-Col. while comdg. a Bn. 17 Oct. 1918.
London Gazette dated 13 February 1919 V.C. -
Citation to his Victoria Cross (Posthumously)
Lieutenant (Acting Lieut.-Colonel) John Neville Marshall, M.C., late Irish Guards (Special Reserve), attached 16th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers: “For most conspicuous bravery, determination and leadership in the attack on the Sambre-Oise Canal, near Catillon, on the 4th November. 1918, when a partly constructed bridge came under concentrated fire and was broken before the advanced troops of his battalion could cross. Lieut.-Colonel Marshall at once went forward and organised parties to repair the bridge.
“The first party were soon killed or wounded, but by personal example he inspired his command and volunteers were instantly forthcoming. Under intense fire and with complete disregard of his own safety, he stood on the bank encouraging his men and assisting in the work, and when the bridge was repaired, attempted to rush across at the head of his battalion and was killed while so doing.
The passage of the canal was of vital importance, and the gallantry displayed by all ranks was largely due to the inspiring example set by Lieut.-Colonel Marshall.”
This memorial flag was on display at the World Fallen (Temporary) Memorial on the 11 November 2018 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
