Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of George Marriott, a furnace labourer, born 1858 in Asfordby, Leicestershire and his wife Naomi Marriott (nee Chester, married in the 1st quarter of 1882 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district), born 1860 in Sileby, Leicestershire. Fred was born in the 1st quarter of 1890 in Asfordby, his siblings were, Charles Edward, a schoolboy, born 1883, George William, a schoolboy, born 1886, Elizabeth Ann, a schoolgirl, born 1885 and Emily, born 1888, all his siblings were born in Asfordby, in April 1891 the family home was at Mill Street, Asfordby. In March 1901 Fred was residing in the family home at Mill Lane, Asfordby, together with his father, a railway platelayer, his mother and siblings, George, an assistant railway porter, Emily and Stephen, born 10th June 1891 in Asfordby. In April 1911 Fred was absent from the family home in Asfordby, residing there was his father, a railway platelayer, his mother and sister, Emily, Fred was employed as a footman and was residing as a servant at Caddwell Hall, Avenue Road, Coton, Warwickshire. Fred was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and also the British War and Victory medals. His younger brother Stephen died in captivity in October 1918.
On Friday November 17th 1916 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “DISTRICT WAR ITEMS.” – ASFORDBY MILITARY MEDALIST. – Mr. and Mrs. Marriott, New-street, Asfordby, have received news that their son, Lance-Corporal F. Marriott, Sherwood Foresters, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field. He has been at the front since July, and has a brother in the trenches.
The War Diary records: 16-22 Oct-17 – HILL 70 – SECTOR LOOS. In Brigade support – Trench work for men improving communication and other trenches and carrying parties.
The War Diary records: 22-28 Oct-17 - HILL 70 – SECTOR LOOS. In trenches - Enemy remained quiet.
The War Diary records: 28-31 Oct-17 - HILL 70 – SECTOR LOOS. In Brigade reserve – MAZINGARBE – Training.
Strength – 4-10-17 – Officers. Trench 26. Total 41. Other Ranks. Trench 474. Total 732.
Reinforcements – 5 Officers. 63 Other Ranks.
Casualties – Officers. Killed nil. Wounded 1. Wounded (at duty) nil. Other Ranks. Killed 5. Wounded 12. Wounded (at duty) nil.
Evac. Divisional area. Other Ranks 19.
Strength 25-10-17 – Officers. Trench 22. Total 37. Other Ranks. Trench 443. Total 722.
On Friday November 16th 1917 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “DISTRICT NEWS.” – ASFORDBY. – MILITARY MEDALIST KILLED. – The parents of Corpl. F. Marriott M.M., of the Sherwood Foresters have just received news that their son has been killed in action. Corpl. Marriott enlisted in October 1914 and went to France in July 1916 and shortly after his arrival was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the Field. He was last home on leave in August this year. The report of his death was received from Company Qtr. Master Sgt. E. W. Bush, of the Foresters in the following letter: - “Dear Mrs Marriott, - It is with deepest regret that I write this to you knowing full well the news I have to send to you will give you pain. It is my painful duty to say that your loving son has been killed in action. I am able to tell you that he did not suffer much pain as he died almost immediately after being hit by the shell which burst upon him and his comrades. He has been given a decent burial as I brought his body back from the line to be buried in an English Cemetery at ---. In losing our dear comrade we have lost one of our best boys and one who was respected by all, both N.C.O.’s and men. I sincerely wish that this had never happened as he was one of the best and one who would soon have had more promotion. Yet we must think it is all for the best. One never knows what lies before us and we must trust in Him who watches over all, both night and day. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your bereavement. Your son was one who did his best always. Since being out in France, he won the Military Medal soon after leaving England for doing his duty well. I wish sincerely his death had not occurred as I could see him being rapidly promoted, and he had a good future before him. Never once during the whole time we knew him have we heard him complain of any duty he had to do and England now has another to put upon the Roll of Honour of British Heroes. May England never forget the duty she owes to heroes lost in the fight for Freedom and Liberty for the whole world. – Yours in deepest sympathy, E. W. Bush.” – It has been some relief to the bereaved parents that their other son, Private Steve Marriott, who had not been heard of for some considerable time turned up at home a few days ago, quite unexpectedly. In the same issue the following further article was published under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – DEATHS. – MARRIOTT. – In loving memory of Corporal Fred Marriott, M.M., killed in action Oct. 22nd 1917, aged 27 years. R.I.P.
We often pause and think, dear Fred.
And wonder how you died;
With no one near who loved you dear.
Before you closed your eyes.
The unknown grave is the bitterest blow.
None but aching hearts can know.
From his sorrowing Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters, who wish to return thanks to all friends for their sympathy in their sad bereavement.
On Friday October 25th 1918 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – IN MEMORIAM. MARRIOTT. – In loving memory of our dear son, Corpl. F. Marriott, M.M., of Asfordby. Killed in action in France, 22nd Oct., 1917.
Friends may forget him, his parents will never.
He will live in our hearts till life’s journey is done.
Lord teach us to live that when our days are ended.
We’ll be met at the Gates by our dear hero son.
From his loving Father and Mother and Sisters, Brother Stephen, prisoner in Germany, and his fiancée Miss Pick.
MARRIOTT. – In ever loving memory of our dear nephew and cousin, Corpl. Fred Marriott, M.M., of the Sherwood Foresters, who paid the supreme sacrifice Oct. 22nd, 1917.
Peace be your rest dear Fred.
Tis sweet to breathe your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
From Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins at Loughborough.
On Friday November 8th 1918 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “ASFORDBY.” – A DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT. – Considerable sympathy is expressed with Mr. and Mrs. G. Marriott, New-street, Asfordby, who have just received information through the Central Prisoners of War Committee that their son, Pte. Stephen Marriott, Leicester Regt., has died in hospital at Meashede. Mr. and Mrs. Marriott have recently lost another son, Pte. F. Marriott, M.M., killed in action, and the notification now received is the first news they received that their son was not well. The previous communication from him stated that he was quite well and unwounded.