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We remember David Bertram Marsden
We remember David Bertram Marsden
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
enlistment
Cockermouth, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:6647433
22nd March 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
200719
4th Btn Tank Corps
Source:6247124
20th November 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6647433
20th March 1919
employment
Butcher
Cockermouth, Cumbra
United Kingdom
Source:6247124
marriage
Doris Effie Grave
Source:6647433
service
British Army
Gunner
557
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2923377
1969
death
Not War Related
Source:6247124
6th October 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Bertram |
| Initials | DB |
| Last Name | Marsden |
| Source | 6246816 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 557 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 200719 | 4th Btn Tank Corps | Lance Corporal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Effie Grave | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-22 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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L/Cpl David Bertram MarsdenL/Cpl David Bertram Marsden in uniform showing Tank Corps badge on upper right arm.
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Mk IV Tank FemaleMk IV Tank Female, at Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia, as crewed by David Marsden.Contributed by:
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Driver's Position Mk IVDriver's Position Mk IV Tank at Tank Museum at Bovington, Dorset.Contributed by:
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D51 SalvagedD51 recovered and displayed in Flesquieres village, showing some of the extensive damage.Contributed by:
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Hospital BluesHospital Blues - the uniform David would have worn in military hospital.Contributed by:
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Typical Pork Butcher's ShopTypical Pork Butcher's Shop - David's pre-war occupationContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| website giving full details of Tank Deborah D51 and crew. | Deryck11795 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| L/Cpl David Bertram Marsden | Deryck11795 | |
| Mk IV Tank Female | Deryck11795 | |
| Driver's Position Mk IV | Deryck11795 | |
| D51 Salvaged | Deryck11795 | |
| D B Marsden MIC | Deryck11795 | |
| D B Marsden enlistment papers | Deryck11795 | |
| Hospital Blues | Deryck11795 | |
| Tank Corps sleeve badge | Deryck11795 | |
| Typical Pork Butcher's Shop | Deryck11795 | |
| Pip, Squeak & Wilfred | Deryck11795 |
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