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Harold Marshall

1918 – 2013

Canadian military sniper

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About Harold Marshall

Lived 1918 – 2013 (aged 94). Harold Marshall was a Canadian sniper.

Harold A. Marshall (10 February 1918 – 18 January 2013 ) was a Canadian scout and sniper sergeant who served in the Second World War with the Calgary Highlanders' Scout and Sniper Platoon.

On 30 January 1942 the Hamilton Spectator mentioned him in an article about ongoing training simulations the Highlanders were engaged in at an undisclosed location in England.

He was wounded on 15 December 1944.

The well-known photograph shown here was taken by Army photographer Ken Bell of the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit near Fort Brasschaat (nl) in Belgium in September 1944. He is carrying a Lee–Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T). The T signifies 'Telescopic'. He is wearing a modified version of the Denison smock. Other equipment includes a No. 36M grenade and a camouflage face veil worn as a head covering. The handle of an edged tool (a kukhri) can be seen above his belt at his left side. A different photo of the sergeant and spotter Corporal S. Kormendy in Kapellen, Belgium, 6 October 1944, clearly shows his kukri on the left side.

In 1973, he was profiled again for Bell's commemorative book Not in Vain, which showed him as a curling enthusiast back in Calgary.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Sniper
Nationality
Awards
1939–45 Star; 1939–1945 Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; Defence Medal (United Kingdom); France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939–1945

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Marshall?

Canadian military sniper (1918–2013)

When was Harold Marshall born?

Harold Marshall was born on 10 February 1918.

When did Harold Marshall die?

Harold Marshall died on 18 January 2013 in Calgary.

What was Harold Marshall's occupation?

Harold Marshall was a sniper.

What nationality was Harold Marshall?

Harold Marshall was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Marshall

· Wikidata: Q5661667

· DBpedia: Harold Marshall (sniper)

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