Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lance-Sergeant

Unit:

1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) (1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's))

Awarded on:

October 26th, 1944

Recommendation:
"On 29 May 1944 L/Sgt Marnell was commanding a section of the right forward company in the advance of RlrF from CEPRANO to the STRANGOLAGALLI-RIPl-lateral. Throughout the spasmodic mortaring of his platoon area, he maintained a high standard of personal courage which gave great confidence to his men.
On one occasion when his section was pinned by enemy MG fire, he personally took a Bren Gus to a flank-moving over open ground to do so and neutralised the resistance allowing his section and platoon to go forward onto the objective and take the MG crew prisoner.
In consolidation, he moved withour fear amongst his men, while heavy concentrations were being put down on the company area by Nebelwerfers.
Throught the battle, his bravery under fire has been a fine inspiration to his men and personal initiative saved several awkward situations.

Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)