MARSHALL, Bertie
| Service Number: | 3860 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 November 1915, Holsworthy, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 55th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 1889 |
| Home Town: | Sans Souci, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Clerk |
| Died: | At his residence, 11a The Boulevarde, Sans Scoui, New South Wales, Australia, 26 February 1953, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales AA Rose Gdn 32, 0042 |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 2 Nov 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Corporal, 3860, 19th Infantry Battalion, Holsworthy, NSW | |
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| 20 Jan 1916: | Involvement 3860, 19th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '13' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Runic embarkation_ship_number: A54 public_note: '' | |
| 20 Jan 1916: | Embarked 3860, 19th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Runic, Sydney | |
| 6 Jan 1919: | Promoted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 55th Infantry Battalion | |
| 6 Apr 1919: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 55th Infantry Battalion |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Husband of Nellie Maude MARSHALL nee COSTAR
Bertie Marshall was born in South Africa and served in the Mounted infantry in East London , Sth africa. Maybe as a cadet.
In Australia, he enlisted 2 Nov. 1915 at Holsworthy. He embarked 20 Jan 1916, HMAT 'Runic', an acting Corporal in the 19th Infantry Battalion.
He was privateNo. 3860, 55th Battalion AIF.
He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his actions in Polygon Wood in 1917. He was promoted to Lieutenant..
The CO 14th field Coy made the recommendation.
Courtesy of Marcia Pidgeon
Croix de Guerre (Belgium)
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
Military Medal
'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during operations at PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September 1918. During the initial stages of the operations this N.C.O's platoon commander became a casualty. He immediately took command and by his effective handling of the platoon he gained the absolute confidence of the men under him. Although under heavy artillery and Machine Gun fire his coolness and disregard of personal safety was most noticed by the men under him and by this set a great example. His initiative and good judgment greatly minimised the casualties in his platoon. After the attack he continually visited his outposts and by using great tact cheered the men up considerably notwithstanding the trying circumstances and personal risk. This N.C.O.'s leadership, judgment and coolness are worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919