Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Royal Army Medical Corps (Croydon)

Awarded on:

September 20th, 1945

Citation:
"Lieutenant-Colonel Marrable landed by glider with the unit he commanded, 181 Airlanding Field Ambulance, on 17th September near Arnhem. His unit was established at a dressing station in the Divisional perimeter. He had over a thousand wounded in his care during the battle. His position was finally overrun and patients, doctors and orderlies were all captured. In the counter attack which followed, this officer showed complete disregard for his own safety in his efforts to keep his hospital area free from danger - nevertheless the buildings were constantly hit by mortar fire. The splendid example and the firm leadership Lieutenant-Colonel Marrable displayed was an inspiration to the officers and men under his command. His courage was quite outstanding. When his unit was finally captured he declined to leave them after they had fought so well and accompanied his wounded and his men into captivity in Germany."