Fernley Marrison was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.
10 Facts About Fernley Marrison
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Fernley Marrison was eventually commissioned in 1935 and went on to serve in the Second World War.
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Fernley Marrison played first-class cricket for the British Army cricket team and the Europeans cricket team in British India.
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Fernley Marrison enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps prior to the First World War as a non-commissioned officer and later served during the conflict.
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In June 1914, a before the start of the conflict, Fernley Marrison made his debut in first-class cricket for the British Army cricket team against Cambridge University at Fenner's.
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Fernley Marrison was the Aldershot Garrison horn champion in the same year.
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Fernley Marrison was made a commissioned officer in July 1935, when he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
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Fernley Marrison served in the Second World War, during which he was promoted to the rank of major in September 1944.
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Fernley Marrison exceeded the age limit for service in December 1948 and was placed on the retired list.
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Fernley Marrison was made an MBE in the 1949 New Year Honours.