MARSH R. H.
Robert Henry Marsh
Private 15362
10th Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.)
Robert Henry Marsh died on Friday 7th July 1916, age 23, and was remembered on the THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France.
He was born 22nd December 1894 at Lord Street, Sutton, the son of Linda (Linney) Marsh. She later married Thomas Yates in June quarter 1900, and they lived at 6 Spring Hill, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. The Commonwealth War graves site quotes: "His brother William also fell". This must refer to his brother, George William Marsh, who was also recorded living with the family in 1901.
George William Marsh died ten days later, and is also remembered on the War Memorial.
Notts Free Press - Sutton's Roll of Honour (Addendum) - 31st January 1919
Private Robert Hy. Marsh, Sherwood Foresters.
MARSH Robert Henry, born Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. Enlisted Sutton-in-Ashfield. 10th Bn., Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.). Private 15362, Killed in Action, France & Flanders 7th July 1916.
Research by Heather Faulkes
