Alfred Marsh

Died:: 12 January 1898
Age:: 28
Rank:: Police Constable
Force:: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Police
Cause:: Medical
Duty Status:: On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died from the injuries he sustained five months earlier when he was thrown down a ship's hold while tackling a disorderly male.

Police Memorial Tribute

PC Marsh died in Fleetwood Cottage Hospital from the injuries he sustained five months earlier, on 23rd August 1897 when, after being drafted in from Salford during the Fleetwood Docks Strike, he was thrown down the ship’s hold while tackling a disorderly male onboard the SS Ormesby.