Henry G. Marsh (October 11, 1921 – May 11, 2011) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served as Mayor of Saginaw, and was the first African-American to hold that office.
Marsh served in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, arriving at the Anzio Beachhead three days before Operation Shingle.
[4] Marsh graduated from law school in June 1950, and was admitted to the bar in January 1951, opening an office in Detroit where he practiced until moving to Saginaw.
[5] Marsh formed a committee of over 200 community leaders to discuss concerns facing the city, later calling it his most important accomplishment.
Look Magazine selected Saginaw as an All-American City and an open housing ordinance was passed during Marsh's tenure as mayor.
Marsh died of congestive heart failure at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw on May 11, 2011.