100 - CWO Frank L. Marsh - West Springfield, MA
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The grave of Chief Warrant Officer Frank L. Marsh is marked by a granite family headstone a a military ground level bronze plaque in Paucatuck Cemetery, 285 Sibley Ave., West Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WMXK5Z
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2018
Views: 2
Two markers identify the grave of Chief Warrant Officer Frank L. Marsh. A granite headstone is inscribed:
MARSH
FRANK L. MARSH
1871 - - 1972
LAURETTA M. DWYER
HIS WIFE
1892 - - 1940
A ground level bronze military plaque provide additional information. It is inscribed:
FRANK L. MARSH
MASSACHUSETTS
CWO US NAVY
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
JUNE 30 1871 JAN 31 1972
Frank L. Marsh was 26 years old at the start of the Spanish-American War in April 1898. As a chief warrant officer Frank L. Marsh was first a non-commissioned officer and then chosen to receive additional required education and attend officer training school so they can become commissioned officers. The U.S. Navy has a special program where exceptional chief petty officers can receive a presidential commission and a promotion to chief warrant officer.
Frank L. Marsh subsequently was alive to witness World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War before dying at age 100.
Location of Headstone: Paucatuck Cemetery
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