MARSHALL, HARRY CECIL
Rank:Second Lieutenant
Date of Death:23/12/1917
Age:18
Regiment/Service:Royal Flying Corps
Grave Reference:D. 339.
Cemetery:EPSOM CEMETERY
Additional Information:Son of William and Margaret F. Marshall, of 8, Woodcote Green, Epsom.
West Surrey Times - Friday 04 January 1918
YOUNG AIRMAN'S FUNERAL.
The funeral took place on Saturday of Sec.-Lieut. Cecil Marshall, Woodcote Green, Epsom, who was accidentally killed at Netheravon during his first unaccompanied flight. Eighteen years of age, he was formerly a pupil at the Sutton County School, and a very promising lad, being also a member of the Christ Church Choir. The body was brought to Epsom on Saturday, the coffin being draped with the Union Jack and placed on a motor hearse. The cortege was preceded by a firing party and a number of officers from Netheravon, some of whom acted as bearers, about 50 men marching at the rear of the procession, together with the mourners.
Proceeding to Christ Church, a choral service was held, among those present being Lord Rosebery. Mr. Good (organist) played 'O rest in the Lord' as a voluntary both before and after the service, and suitable hymns were sung, the Nunc Dimitis being chanted as the body was borne out of the church. The Rev. H. A. Bowles officiated, both at the church and at the cemetery, a volley being fired over the grave and the 'Last Post' sounded. There was a number of beautiful wreaths, including one from Lord Rosebery and others from the officers and colleagues of deceased at Netheravon.
