A Hero For All Times

A Hero For All Times Marshall VC in The Great War Language:English Format:Hardback Dimensions:6.1" x 9.2" Pages:224 Photos:16 color illustrations, 16 mono illustrations Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781399035323 Item No. 9781399035323 In September 1914 Neville Marshall gave up a successful horse treatment practice to join first the Belgian and then the British Army. His diary, dormant in family archives for 105 years, and letters describe his tumultuous war service. An Irish Guardsman, who was seconded to three Lancashire battalions, he rose in rank from Lieutenant to Acting Lieutenant-Colonel. Wounded at least nine times and awarded five gallantry medals, he reveled as well as suffered in his encounters with the German enemy. Outspoken on the conduct of the war, he was without doubt a gifted and courageous leader who led from the front. Fiercely loyal to his men, he earned their respect and affection. Ye