Maurice Marks

First Name: 
Maurice
Last Name: 
Marks
Date of Birth: 
Saturday, March 11, 1899
Mother's Name: 
Kate Marks
Father's Name: 
Barnett Marks
Date Enlisted: 
Friday, July 27, 1917
Rank at Enlistment: 
Private
Rank at Discharge: 
Private
Unit: 
35th Battalion
Company: 
D
Service: 
Infantry
Awards: 
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Date of Death: 
Thursday, August 8, 1918
Place of Death: 
France
Cause of Death: 
Wounded in action
Details: 

Maurice Marks (Service No 7099) was born in Leeds, England

When Maurice enlisted he was living in Thirroul, N.S.W.  He was 18 years old, single, and working as a clipper.  Maurice had also served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets.

He embarked from Melbourne on HMAT A71 Nestor with 21st Reinforcements, 19th Battalion, on 28th February 1918.  The troops arrived in England on 20th April 1918.  Maurice was sent on to France and arrived on 19th July 1918 where was transferred to 15 Platoon, D Company, 35th Battalion, on 21st July 1918.

At about 4:40am on 8th August 1918, Maurice was fighting around the Somme area when he was hit by shrapnel in the back and knee.  He was taken to a dressing station but died there before treatment.

Maurice is buried in Villers-Bretonneaux Military Cemetery, France: Plot II, Row C, Grave 3.

Sources: 
NAA: B2455, MARKS MAURICE