Marshall, W.J. Cpl.

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Bill Marshall was a Sergeant with Y Troop when he took part in the Normandy landings. On 6th June 1944, his landing craft had hit a submerged mined obstacle. Reaching the beach, he realised that men were still aboard the upturned craft. He returned and found several men trapped under the gunwales by their marching order packs. Fortunately, once he released one all the others were helped free and reached the shore safely. He also served in Q Troop and took part in the Walcheren campaign.