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Brother of Private Robert Earl Marsh, who fought in Europe, and Royal Canadian Air Force aviatrix Mildred Marsh. They survived the war.
He enlisted with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, served in Manitoba and was transferred to the 1st Battalion, Winnipeg Grenadiers on October 22nd, 1941 to fight in Hong Kong with "C" Force. He had 1,024 days of service, including 839 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Marsh Rapids located on the Rasp River in his honor in 1996.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private Clifford James Marsh
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Photo of Clifford Marsh
Last leave at home October 1941 -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Photo of Clifford Marsh
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me.
Digital gallery of
Private Clifford James Marsh
Digital gallery of
Private Clifford James Marsh
Digital gallery of
Private Clifford James Marsh
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 379 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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