Harry E. Marshall
415094096 Seaman 2/c
United States Navy
1944
Harry Edison
"Pappy" Marshall was born 26 June 1912 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son
of Henry
Edison and Myrtle Holmes Marshall. He grew up with one sister, Mildred M.
Gee.
Harry married Pearl Wilks, and they were the parents of four
children. Harry went to work for Firestone Tire Company in Memphis, Tennessee, as an
inspector.
He was inducted into the Navy 14 March 1944. Firestone
petitioned the Navy for his release as an essential wartime worker, and he was discharged
15 September 1944.
Harry returned to Firestone and did his part by insuring that our
troops had an adequate supply of tires.
Harry Edison Marshall died 25 August 1975 in Wynne, Arkansas and
was buried in Crosslawn Cemetery .