William Thomas Marshall

William Thomas Marshall

William Thomas Marshall VC (5 December 1854-11 September 1920) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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He was 29 years old, and a Quartermaster-Sergeant in the 19th Hussars, British Army during the Sudan when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 29 February 1884 at El Teb, Sudan, the Commanding Officer of the 19th Hussars (Lt. Col. Percy Barrow) was severely wounded, his horse was killed and he was on the ground surrounded by the enemy. Quartermaster-Sergeant Marshall, rode to his assistance, seized his hand and dragged him through the enemy back to the regiment, saving him from certain death.

He later became Quartermaster and Captain in the 19th Hussars. In 1905, as a Major, he became Camp Quartermaster of Aldershot. He retired in 1907. In 1918 he was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars Museum "(Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)".

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/fife.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Fife)"


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