‘Clitheroe Times’ (28 July 1916)
(Kindly supplied by Shirley Penman of Clitheroe and Dorothy Falshaw of Gisburn)
DIED FROM HEAT
Private William Marsden, whose death was recorded in our last issue, was the younger son of Mr. Richard Marsden, of Pendle Hotel, Chatburn. Writing from Egypt about three weeks prior to his demise, he stated that he was quite well and expected a removal shortly. His death was due to heat, but the exact place is not stated. Like his father, he was particularly interested in poultry and often adjudicated at local and district shows.
‘Clitheroe Times’ (28 July 1916)
(Kindly supplied by Shirley Penman of Clitheroe and Dorothy Falshaw of Gisburn)
CHATBURN
MEMORIAL SERVICE – At Chatburn Parish Church last night a service was held to the memory of Private William Marsden, who died in India from the effects of heat on July 4th, four days before his 24th birthday. There was a large congregation which included in addition to the parents and relatives of the deceased soldier several members of the V.T.C., under command of Mr. G.E. Robinson, the Chatburn Scouts, under Scoutmaster G.I. Robinson, the 2nd Rossedale [sic] Scouts (Scoutmaster Chase), and the 1st Barnoldswick Scouts (Assistant Scoutmaster Leman). The Vicar (Dr. Pinchin) conducted the services, Mr. L. King-Wilkinson reading the lesson. The burial sentences were chanted by the choir, who also sang with much effect the beautiful anthem ‘Yea though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death’ and the hymns ‘Abide with me,’ ‘Lead Kindly Light’ and ‘On the Resurrection Morn’ were sung. At the close of the service the Last Post was sounded followed by the Dead March and the National Anthem. During the course of his address Dr. Pinchin said that it was just over twelve months since they met in that church to do honour, all the honour they could, to Private John Carr. That night they met to do honour to Private Wm. Marsden, who as far as they could ascertain had died in India just four days before his 24th birthday. He was a lad who could not stand the heat and one could picture what the voyage across the ocean had been to him. Private Wm. Marsden had had a short life, an early death. It was only a few weeks before, when he left home for the last time, that he knew full well that he was leaving for the front, but lest it should upset the members of his family he had not told them. Surely that proved his bravery, consideration and unselfishness. They had come to express there deep sympathy with the relatives who had lost their dear one. Many present, no doubt, would be anxious about their own dear lads and wondering whether they would return safely back to their homes. They had to thank God and the parents and also the lads for the great sacrifice they were making. They were risking their lives that they at home may live more securely. Jack Carr and Wm. Marsden died for them. When a permanent memorial of those who had served was placed in that church there would be a long list of names. There would be a separate list of those who had fallen in the righteous cause. God grant that those two names might be the only ones on that list, but he (the preacher) feared it would contain more.
‘Clitheroe Advertiser’ (6 July 1918)
(Kindly supplied by Shirley Penman of Clitheroe and Dorothy Falshaw of Gisburn)
ROLL OF HONOUR
MARSDEN – In ever loving memory of Private W. Marsden, 6th East Lancashire Regt., who died from heat stroke at Margill [Margil], Mesopotamia, July 4th, 1916, aged 20 years.
To forget is a vain endeavour;
Love and remembrance will last for ever.
From the Family, Pendle Hotel, Chatburn, and Prees Heath Camp, Whitchurch.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
1917
MARSDEN William of the Pendle Hotel Chatburn Lancashire private His Majesty’s Army died 4 July 1916 at Mesopotamia on active service Administration London 13 January to Richard Stout Marsden innkeeper. Effects £106 19s. 3d.
1935
MARSDEN Richard Stout of Rosemount Ribble-lane Chatburn Lancashire died 13 January 1935 Probate London 29 April to Frank Marsden road foreman and Henry Caleb Bishop retired greengrocer. Effects £748 15s.
1951
MARSDEN Eliza of Rosemount Ribble-lane Chatburn near Clitheroe Lancashire widow died 1 March 1951 Probate London 27 June to Edith Emily Marsden spinster and Frank Marsden foreman. Effects £1090.
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