Edward Dudley Marsh \u2013
\nInformation from \u2018Desert Column\u2019 Australian Military History of the Early 20th Century:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6th Australian Light Horse Regiment AIF.
\nEmbarked from Sydney on HMAT A29 Suevic on 21st December 1914
\nEdward is described as a 30 year old farmer from Balmain East, NSW. Enlisted 14th October 1914.
\nAustralian Imperial Force \u2013 Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad \u2013 Edward Dudley Milbourne Marsh – 14th October 1914. Of Sydney. Natural born British Subject aged 29 years and 1 month. Occupation \u2013Farmer. Father listed as George Milbourne Marsh, 27 Nicholson St, Balmain East, Sydney. Signature of Attesting Officer \u2013 D.J Cross.
\nOath to be taken by person being enlisted.
\nI, Edward Dudley Milbourne Marsh swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lord the King in the Australian Imperial Force from 14.10.1914 until the end of the War, and a further period of four months thereafter unless sooner lawfully discharged, dismissed, or removed therefrom; and that I will resist His Majesty\u2019s enemies and cause His Majesty\u2019s peace to be kept and maintained; and that I will in all matters appertaining to my service faithfully discharge my duty according to law.
\nSo help me Got,
\nSigned E.D. Milbourne Marsh
\nTaken and subscribed at Liverpool in the State of New South Wales, this fourteenth October of 1914, before me D.J. Cross, Lieut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Description of E.D M. Marsh.
\nAge 29 years, 1 month.
\nHeight 5 feet, 7 inches.
\nWeight 10st, 9 bls
\nChest Measurement 34 \u00bd – 38 \u00bd inches
\nComplexion \u2013 Dark
\nEyes \u2013 Brown
\nHair \u2013 Dark brown.
\nReligious Denomination \u2013 Church of England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Statement of Service of No.15 Edward Dudley Milbourne Marsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14th October 1914
\nUnit in which served \u2013 6th Light Horse – Trooper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 3rd November 1914
\nRoutine Order No.5 \u2013 by Colonel C.F.Cox C.B. V.D. \u2013 Commanding Officer 6th LightHorse, Liverpool (Oz)
\nSignallers \u2013 95. E.D.Marsh \u2013 Headquarters.
\nThe above Regimental Signallers will parade at a time to be notified later and proceed to Broadmeadows, Melbourne for training.
\nSigned N.D. Russell, Lieut. Acting Adjutant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 4th November 1914
\nRoutine Order No.6 by Colonel Cox C.B. V.D. Commanding 6th Light Horse Regiment. Liverpool
\nSignallers: (7) The undermentioned signallers have proceeded to Melbourne for training.
\n954 \u2013 E.D. Marsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5th November 1914
\nRoutine Order No.7 \u2013 by Colonel C.F. Cox commanding 6th A.L. Horse, 2nd Light Horse Brigade A.I.E. Liverpool.
\nThe following is the renumbering of the Nominal Roll of the Regiment.
\nHeadquarters Staff.
\nLieutenant Colonel C.F. Cox C.B. V.D. Commanding.
\nMajor C.D. Fuller, Second in Command (T.P.Abbott crossed out)
\nCaptain & Adjutant G.C.S. Somerville
\nCaptain & Quartermaster.
\nNo.
\n\u2981 Regimental Sergeant Major W.D. Parkin(?) (G.McFeeley crossed out)
\n\u2981 Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant A.C. Thompson
\n\u2981 Trooper Melville W.
\n\u2981 Orderly Room Sergeant Legge. W.G.P
\n\u2981 Trooper W.J. Hunt
\n\u2981 Sergeant Cook E.Pateman
\n\u2981 \u2013
\n\u2981 Trooper H. Nice
\n\u2981 Trooper G.A. Crowley
\n\u2981 Trooper H. Hartley
\n\u2981 Signaller E.T. Wildey
\n\u2981 Signaller T.L. Tustin
\n\u2981 Trooper W.J. McGuiness
\n\u2981 Signaller A. Smith
\n\u2981 Signaller Corporal E.D.M. Marsh
\n\u2981 Trooper F.L. Duberly
\n\u2981 Signaller Sergeant J. Back
\n\u2981 Signaller Corporal J.L. Bryson
\n\u2981 Trooper D.E. Townshend
\n\u2981 Trooper V.G. Collins
\n\u2981 Trooper J.S. Pizarro
\n\u2981 Driver N.L. Metcalf
\n\u2981 Driver(?) W. Gordon
\n\u2981 Trooper H.Roser
\n\u2981 Trooper R.Cant
\n\u2981 Trooper E. Larner
\n\u2981 Trooper J.G. Bruce
\n\u2981 Trooper P.G. Little
\n\u2981 Trooper T.J. Alford
\n\u2981 Trooper M.A. O\u2019Donnell
\n\u2981 Trooper E.T. Reid
\n\u2981 Trooper V.W. Murray
\n\u2981 Trooper T.J. Cook
\n\u2981 Trooper J.H. Harvey
\n\u2981 Trooper G. Hamilton
\n\u2981 Trooper J. McGillvray
\n\u2981 Trooper W. McDonal
\nAttached
\nCaptain Medical Officer
\nCaptain Veterinery Office
\nArmourer Sergeant G. Glover
\nCorporal H. Whitford A.M. Corps
\nTrooper J.W. Whitby A.M. Corps
\nTrooper J. Caldwell A.M. Corps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Routine Order No.16
\nEquipment. No.9
\nIt is necessary for every man to have a pair of deck shoes for board ship. A quotation has been received and accepted for the Regiment, supplying the best shoes at 3\/-per pair. Squadron Sergeant Majors will obtain the sizes from each Squadron and furnish the Adjutant with same immediately. Squadron Officers will deduct 3\/- from each man\u2019s pay when paying.
\nSigned Lieut M.D. Russell, Acting Adjutant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5th December 1914
\nRoutine Order No.38
\nReported for Duty \u2013 No(11). The following Signallers reported for duty, having returned from Signal School, Broadmeadows. 5\/12\/14
\nNo.661 Acting Corporal J. Pack
\nNo.18 Trooper L.Bryson
\nNo.954 Trooper E.D. Marsh
\nNo.665 Trooper T.L. Tustin
\nNo.532 Trooper A. Smith
\nNo.647 Trooper R.S. Michael
\nNo.180 Trooper E.S. Wildoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16th December 1914
\n6th Light Horse Regiment. 2nd Light Horse Brigade, A.I.F.
\nHoldsworthy,
\nMarch Out.
\nThe detail as per R.O. para 8, will Route March to Sydney at 10 p.m. Rations for two meals will be carried in haversack. Horses will be fed and watered at Deadmans Creek. Horses to be watered and fed at No.3 Woolloomooloo Wharf by 7a.m. on 17th ready of embarkation.
\nSigned A.C. Thompson R.Q.M.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16th December 1914
\nRoutine Order No.49<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casualty Form \u2013 Active Service
\nRegiment No.15. Rank Corporal Signaller. Date of promotion to present rank \u2013 20th Dec 1914<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21st December 1914
\nTransport \u2018Suevic\u2019 \u2013 cast off morning, and cleared Sydney Heads at 3.45pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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George.M. Marsh Jnr Diary
No.2 Australian General Hospital
AAMC
2nd A.I.E. Forces
(Australian Infantry Engineer)
(Uncle Jack Marsh)
Mentioned a lot in JAMM\u2019s diaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australian War Memorial Information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George Milbourne Marsh
\nService Rank 719
\nRank \u2013 Private
\nRoll Title 2nd Australian General Hospital (Nov 1914)
\nDate of Embarkation \u2013 28th November 1914
\nPlace of Embarkation \u2013 Sydney
\nShip Embarked \u2013 HIMAT Kyarra A55
\nAge 37
\nMarital Status \u2013 Single
\nOccupation \u2013 Clerk
\nSon of George Milbourne Marsh, 27 Nicholson St, Balmain, N.S.W.
\nReligion C.of E.
\nDate Joined \u2013 10.10.1914
\nReturned Australia 3 July 1919
\nMeritorious Service Medal
\nBorn 1877<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wikipedia info:-
\nHMAT Kyarra was a 6,953 ton steel cargo and passenger luxury liner, built Scotland and sailed owned by the United Steam Navigation Company Ltd of London. Requisitioned 6th Nov 1914 and converted to a hospital ship to transport Australian medical units to Egypt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asked Charlie to send Melbourne photos
\n To first dozen:-
\nMater, Aunt Fan, Jen. Mrs Hatch (2)
\nEdith H. Eila, Begg, Em, E.M.Benj
\nAunt May, Coz M. Coz Minnie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2nd Dozen
\nMrs Tgd, Miss Dn, Lou. Bayly, Ron, F.K. Roberts (Robertson?)
\nCampbell, Jess Cole, Davis, x, Alec. B.
\nClaude Cornwell, Alys B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dud Marsh (Dudley Marsh) \u2013 6th Light Horse,2nd L.H. Brigade
\nMediterranean Expedition Force, Gallipoli Peninsular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diary.
\n1914<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 23rd November 1914
\nFatigue on wharf all day.
\nSat in camp and poor tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 24th November 1914
\nDitto
\n8-10 8-10
\n2-4 2-4
\n& (scluf?) meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday 27th November 1914
\n6pm off Guard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday 28th.
\nNo leave \u2013 Wharf & Fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunday 29th. November 1914
\nChurch Parade
\nOff 2-6pm
\nGuard duty 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 30th November 1914
\nOff Guard 6pm
\nOn Leave 7-11pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 1st December 1914
\nLeave 9-12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 2nd December 1914
\nMess Orderly, Kit inspection
\nOn Guard Duty 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday 3rd December 1914
\nOff ditto 6.15. Leave till 11.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday 4th December 1914
\nShoes issued. Leave 2-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday 5th December 1914
\nWharf Fatigue \u2013 March and sailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunday 6th December 1914
\nMess orderly and Church Guard
\n11.am & 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 7th December 1914
\nMess Orderly. Washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 8th December 1914
\nPhysical Drill. (Spungthorpe?)
\nLecture 2pm. Health & (Legg?) Col. – – – – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 9th December 1914
\na.m. Fatigue ( Washydrain? )
\nLecture Col. (Spungthorp Trodd?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday 10th December 1914
\n10am Boat Parade (Boot Parade?)
\nBoat R. portside. Paid 16\/- 1\/1 a day.
\n2pm Lecture Major (Rand? Finere?) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday 11th December 1914
\nC.O. inspected. Sling Hammocks and then passed on deck. (Cead wrote?)
\nLecture Major Gray \u2013 Wounds <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday 12th December 1914
\nFatigue Duty 9.30. Washed centre troop deck. Nothing doing.
\n[At Fremantle]
\nPlank for nurses to Hulk.
\nTook Duval\u2019s place Guard. Then he turned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunday 13th December 1914
\nDid Rockford\u2019s Fatigue as he had (aft?) apt. 3.00 Hot bath and dressed and washing. After tea Jonas Hill (rest? went?) shore Fremantle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 14th December 1914
\nLeave after a struggle. 9.30 \u2013 noon.
\n10.am train Perth \u2013 back 12.30. On Parade all afternoon, waiting, inspected by Gov. Sir (H?) Barton \u2013 Roll call after tea. (washed?) 7.
\n(Barton = Capt Alan Sinclair Darval Barton)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 15th December 1914
\nHospital 10pm \u2013 2a.m. \u2013 noon \u2013 (mam?) till nearly 3pm. Return; (blacks?)
\nLecture on Helpless Patients by Major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 16th December 1914
\nHospital 10pm \u2013 2a.m. & 10am \u2013 (4pm?)
\nLecture by Captain Storey \u2013 Haemorrhage<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday 17th December 1914
\nHospital ditto
\nLecture by Major Haemorrhage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday 18th December 1914
\nHospital ditto
\nLecture \u2013 Capt (Mondergie?) Armstrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday 19th December 1914
\nHospital 7.30am -2. (Dip Ar — – )
\nTo shift Piano by Emmett
\nMissed lecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunday 20th December 1914
\nHospital ditto Coco\u2019s Islands
\nHeat intense. (Brush?) and wash (Yarn\u2019s?) Kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 21st December 1914
\nMess Orderly \u2013 SAP
\nCaptain Reiach (Roach?) on Ship Hygiene <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 22nd December 1914
\nFatigue Duty 7am & 9.30 Stairs etc (Lay aft?)
\nLecture Captain McK \u2013 Fractures.
\nRested and wrote a little.
\n(Part of China, Port of hissa??) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 23rd December 1914
\nPhysical Exercise. \u2013 Kart(?)
\nInspection on Boat Deck. 5.30(?)
\nNo.2 G.H. Sports on Prom (letters on right of page difficult to read)
\n7.30 Choir Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday 24th December 1914
\nParaded (n Cape Paid?)
\nNeptune fun. Boat (stroms?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday 25th December 1914
\nCommunion Service. 9a.m. off – –
\na\/c light pants Casy Aft – – – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday 26th December 1914
\nGuard 10-12. Wind – – –
\n4-6 10-12 & 4-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunday 27th December 1914
\nAshore 10am \u2013 6pm Colombo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday 28th December 1914
\nFatigue \u2013 Xmas Addds rear Orderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday 29th December 1914
\nAshore 9.30 2.
\nNo work.
\nSailed 7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday 30th December 1914
\nExtra Fas. M Wail 9 \u2013 now K Kit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday 31st December 1914
\nW.M Holydon Guard Deck – Water supply Lecture 2pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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