Private Henry A Marshall

{ Harry }

  • Africa Star medal
  • Burma Star medal
  • Italy Star medal
  • France and Germany Star medal

Henry Alfred "Harry" Marshall was born on 15 September 1916.

At the outbreak of WW2 he was working as a dental equipment salesman. He enlisted in the Royal Ulster Rifles at Ballymena on 12 June 1940 and later volunteered for airborne forces.

Harry was posted to the 2nd Parachute Battalion, after qualifying as a military parachutist in August 1942 serving in North Africa, Italy, North West Europe and the Far East.

He was married to Lynne and after demobilisation on 11 March 1946 returned to his previous occupation as a dental equipment salesman.

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Service History

Henry A Marshall

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  • 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment HQ Company 1942.

    2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment HQ Company 1942.

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  • Harry Marshall (centre of back row) & friends in 5th Para Brigade c1945

    Harry Marshall (centre of back row) & friends in 5th Para Brigade c1945

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  • Members of 2nd Parachute Battalion at Maison Carrée, 1942.

    Members of 2nd Parachute Battalion at Maison Carrée, 1942.

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  • Harry Marshall (on the right) and mates in the Far East c1945

    Harry Marshall (on the right) and mates in the Far East c1945

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  • Harry Marshall in the Royal Ulster Rifles circa 1940

    Harry Marshall in the Royal Ulster Rifles circa 1940

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  • Harry Marshalls invite to the local showing of Theirs is the Glory

    Harry Marshalls invite to the local showing of Theirs is the Glory

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