John Marshall, Thegn of Siar Fordell, spent his entire adult life as a soldier. This honorable military service is what granted him the estates of Siar Fordell and allows him to fulfill his duties to its people. He is a direct descendant of noble houses in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, and a mediatizised Count of the Holy Roman Empire. He is a Son of the American Revolution, a Son of Confederate Veterans, and the current generation of a long line of soldiers who have faithfully done their duty to their nation. His interests include writing, investing, land management, hunting, politics, diplomacy, history, and genealogical research. In addition to managing the Thegn-Hold of Siar Fordell, he is currently a reserve soldier and businessman in Southern California.
Personal Badge:
Being a feudal holding, the banner of Siar Fordell is the personal badge of the Thegn. The colors and lion come from the family coat of arms and have been modified for this specific branch of the family. One lion instead of three, standing rampant rather than in leopard, represents the singular line of the Thegn-hold of Siar Fordell.The Crescent moon gripped by the lion has various meanings behind its use. The moon is the heraldic symbol for the second born son, which the Thegn is, and is found of the badge of Clan Henderson, of which the Thegn is a sept member. The crescent moon is also the symbol of Islam, and represents the Thegn’s personal service in Iraq. The coloring of the moon is “Infantry blue” and denotes service in the Infantry.
Education:
Thegn John Marshall received his undergraduate education at some of the finest military institutes in the world, where he was inducted into the military honor society of Scabbard & Blade. Based on his military service he attended graduate school in Southern California in order to expand his skill set and better manage his estates.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Military Service:
Thegn John Marshall has served in the United States Army since the age of 17. Most of his time was on active duty and with the Airborne Infantry. He served in Iraq with the Light Infantry (10th Mountain Division) and in Central and South America as an exchange officer with the Chilean Army. He is a graduate of the US Army’s Infantry School and Airborne School, as well as the Chilean Army’s Mountain Warfare School.
Current Interests:
Thegn John Marshall is passionate about veteran’s issues, art, history, culture, land management, investing, business, and diplomacy.
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