Mexborough and Swinton Times October 12, 1918

Private T Marshall of Goldthorpe, who had been out a long time with the Guards has paid the supreme penalty.

His mother has received the following letter:

“I am very sorry indeed to have to write and tell you that your son, Private T Marshall, was killed on September 27.

He was killed instantaneously with a shell while the company were going through a German barrage. I cannot tell you how sorry I am give you the bad news and what a loss of your son is to the battalion.

If there is anything more I can do for you please write and let me know.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
Marshall, Thomas Haigh
Service Number 13416
Died 27/09/1918
2nd Bn.
Coldstream Guards