Commanding Officer 48th Regiment (Highlanders) 1923 – 1929
Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1947 -1952
Honorary Colonel 1952 – 1962
Kenric Rudolphus (Rud) Marshall was born in Toronto 13 October 1880. He was the son of Noel George Lambert Marshall (1852 – 1926) and Harriet Isabel Hogg Marshall (1854 – 1904). In 1908, Kenric married Marion Janet Kirkland, also from Toronto.
He joined the 48th Highlanders in 1904 and was enrolled as a Captain in the CEF on 20 September 1914. He declared his occupation as “wholesale coal merchant.”
He participated in significant battles, including the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Amiens. For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his actions in the battle of the Somme in 1916. He was appointed as D.A.Q.M.G., 3rd Can. Div. with rank of Major in March, 1917 but was back with his unit in time for the assault on Vimy Ridge. Maj Marshall was made C.M.G. for his work during the battle of Amiens.
and was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1918. In Feb 1917 he was posted to DAQMG of 3 Canadian Division.
After the war, Marshall became a business tycoon in the fuel (President, Standard Fuel Company, Toronto) , dock, and shipping industries. He was known as a quiet, gentle-spoken, and self-effacing sportsman.
Marshall was deeply involved in the equestrian community. He served as the president of the Ontario Jockey Club and was instrumental in the development of horse racing in Canada. In recognition of his contributions, he was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2015. (Fascinating write up.)
Beyond his business and equestrian pursuits, Marshall was active in community service. He served as the provincial president of the St. John Ambulance Association, contributing to public health and safety initiatives.
He died 8 Nov 1962 (aged 82) in Toronto.