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Private First Class James Marsh is part of the Second Squad.
Background
James Marsh was born in small town in Oklahoma. He has been in the service for longer than many of the men around him. He served in the tail-end of the African Campaign. He is the last remaining Private in 2nd Squad.
Earned in Blood
Marsh is first seen during Hell's Corner in La Barquette Locks. He is part of Cpl. Campbell's Fire team. He uses an M1 Garand. He is then part of your team throughout the game.
Hell's Highway
Marsh is usually seen with second squad and he plays a minor role. He is the first to perish, as he was killed in the bombing of Eindhoven in the Baptism of Fire level.
Death
Marsh was shot dead during the bombing of Eindhoven. Campbell finds him and he's very distraught. You see Marsh lying dead against a pile of rubble.
Trivia
- Marsh speaks with a country accent and claims to live on a farm.
- Marsh is the first character to die in Hells Highway.
- He died a couple of hours before Pvt 'Franky' LaRoche died.
- Due to the fact that he fought in the tailend of the North African Campaign, he probably served in a regular Infantry division during the Tunisian Campaign(17 November 1942 – 13 May 1943). Although it is still unclear when and how he joined up the 502nd P.I.R.
- Even after being a combat veteran, he is still a non-rate(Pvt.-Pfc.) being outranked by Paddock and another Corporal in 2nd squad although this may be due to seniority in being with the squad.