His tombstone indicates he received the Purple Heart, which means he was wounded in combat, so he must have died from his wounds received in World War II while serving with the 4th Armored Division. The official dates for the Battle of the Bulge were 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945 so his death in March 1945 would once again lead us to believe he was not killed in the Battle of the Bulge but died later from wounds received during the battle.
Married Sylvia Juanita Key 03 Apr 1938 in Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA.
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LETTER OF SYMPATHY RECEIVED
My dear Mrs. Marshall:
It is indeed a pity that part of the cost of victory must be calculated in terms of human life because each individual's life is so dear to someone who loves him.
Your husband, Private First Class Horace I. Marshall, 33661518, a member of my command, was killed in action on March 26, 1945 in the vicinity of Aschaffenburg, Germany, while in the performance of his duties during an intense engagement with the enemy. As Horace's Battalion Commander, I extend, with deepest sincerity, my most understanding sympathy and that of all the men within my command.
I fully realize that I can say nothing to ease the full burden of your sorrow. I can, however, offer the solace that the knowledge of final and definite detail might bring. Horace was buried in U.S. Military Cemetery No. 1, Stromberg, Germany. A U.S. Army chaplain of Protestant faith officiated at the burial rites. He received both the rites of his faith and the high honor due him as a soldier. I assure you that his grave is plainly marked and will be well tended.
It is my hope that this letter might be interpreted as other than official, for it is more than that. It is intended to be the personal and warm expression of those of us who remain her to carry on - who lived and fought side by side with Horace and who have taken new inspiration and stronger determination from the even of his death. As such, it is sent in sympathy with the hope that it offers some bit of condolence in the knowledge that no man could have died more
honorably.
Sincerely,
James W. Bidwell
Lt. Col., 704th TD Bn., Commanding
The Carroll News, Hillsville, VA
Thursday, May 24, 1945; page 5
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This stone may be a cenotaph.
Married Sylvia Juanita Key 03 Apr 1938 in Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA.
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LETTER OF SYMPATHY RECEIVED
My dear Mrs. Marshall:
It is indeed a pity that part of the cost of victory must be calculated in terms of human life because each individual's life is so dear to someone who loves him.
Your husband, Private First Class Horace I. Marshall, 33661518, a member of my command, was killed in action on March 26, 1945 in the vicinity of Aschaffenburg, Germany, while in the performance of his duties during an intense engagement with the enemy. As Horace's Battalion Commander, I extend, with deepest sincerity, my most understanding sympathy and that of all the men within my command.
I fully realize that I can say nothing to ease the full burden of your sorrow. I can, however, offer the solace that the knowledge of final and definite detail might bring. Horace was buried in U.S. Military Cemetery No. 1, Stromberg, Germany. A U.S. Army chaplain of Protestant faith officiated at the burial rites. He received both the rites of his faith and the high honor due him as a soldier. I assure you that his grave is plainly marked and will be well tended.
It is my hope that this letter might be interpreted as other than official, for it is more than that. It is intended to be the personal and warm expression of those of us who remain her to carry on - who lived and fought side by side with Horace and who have taken new inspiration and stronger determination from the even of his death. As such, it is sent in sympathy with the hope that it offers some bit of condolence in the knowledge that no man could have died more
honorably.
Sincerely,
James W. Bidwell
Lt. Col., 704th TD Bn., Commanding
The Carroll News, Hillsville, VA
Thursday, May 24, 1945; page 5
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This stone may be a cenotaph.
His tombstone indicates he received the Purple Heart, which means he was wounded in combat, so he must have died from his wounds received in World War II while serving with the 4th Armored Division. The official dates for the Battle of the Bulge were 16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945 so his death in March 1945 would once again lead us to believe he was not killed in the Battle of the Bulge but died later from wounds received during the battle.
Married Sylvia Juanita Key 03 Apr 1938 in Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA.
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LETTER OF SYMPATHY RECEIVED
My dear Mrs. Marshall:
It is indeed a pity that part of the cost of victory must be calculated in terms of human life because each individual's life is so dear to someone who loves him.
Your husband, Private First Class Horace I. Marshall, 33661518, a member of my command, was killed in action on March 26, 1945 in the vicinity of Aschaffenburg, Germany, while in the performance of his duties during an intense engagement with the enemy. As Horace's Battalion Commander, I extend, with deepest sincerity, my most understanding sympathy and that of all the men within my command.
I fully realize that I can say nothing to ease the full burden of your sorrow. I can, however, offer the solace that the knowledge of final and definite detail might bring. Horace was buried in U.S. Military Cemetery No. 1, Stromberg, Germany. A U.S. Army chaplain of Protestant faith officiated at the burial rites. He received both the rites of his faith and the high honor due him as a soldier. I assure you that his grave is plainly marked and will be well tended.
It is my hope that this letter might be interpreted as other than official, for it is more than that. It is intended to be the personal and warm expression of those of us who remain her to carry on - who lived and fought side by side with Horace and who have taken new inspiration and stronger determination from the even of his death. As such, it is sent in sympathy with the hope that it offers some bit of condolence in the knowledge that no man could have died more
honorably.
Sincerely,
James W. Bidwell
Lt. Col., 704th TD Bn., Commanding
The Carroll News, Hillsville, VA
Thursday, May 24, 1945; page 5
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This stone may be a cenotaph.
Married Sylvia Juanita Key 03 Apr 1938 in Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA.
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LETTER OF SYMPATHY RECEIVED
My dear Mrs. Marshall:
It is indeed a pity that part of the cost of victory must be calculated in terms of human life because each individual's life is so dear to someone who loves him.
Your husband, Private First Class Horace I. Marshall, 33661518, a member of my command, was killed in action on March 26, 1945 in the vicinity of Aschaffenburg, Germany, while in the performance of his duties during an intense engagement with the enemy. As Horace's Battalion Commander, I extend, with deepest sincerity, my most understanding sympathy and that of all the men within my command.
I fully realize that I can say nothing to ease the full burden of your sorrow. I can, however, offer the solace that the knowledge of final and definite detail might bring. Horace was buried in U.S. Military Cemetery No. 1, Stromberg, Germany. A U.S. Army chaplain of Protestant faith officiated at the burial rites. He received both the rites of his faith and the high honor due him as a soldier. I assure you that his grave is plainly marked and will be well tended.
It is my hope that this letter might be interpreted as other than official, for it is more than that. It is intended to be the personal and warm expression of those of us who remain her to carry on - who lived and fought side by side with Horace and who have taken new inspiration and stronger determination from the even of his death. As such, it is sent in sympathy with the hope that it offers some bit of condolence in the knowledge that no man could have died more
honorably.
Sincerely,
James W. Bidwell
Lt. Col., 704th TD Bn., Commanding
The Carroll News, Hillsville, VA
Thursday, May 24, 1945; page 5
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This stone may be a cenotaph.
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