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We remember David Railton.
We remember David Railton.
Duplicate of D Railton
Duplicate of D Railton
Duplicate of D Railton
Also remembered by 8 people
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
Stoke Newington, Middlesex, London
United Kingdom
Source:9206877
Source:8699584
13th November 1884
1886
sibling
Nathaniel Railton
Source:8699584
1886
1888
sibling
Esther Railton
Source:8699584
1888
1910
marriage
Ruby Marion Willson
Source:8699582
1910
1911
location
Ditchling, Church Road, Ashford, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8699582
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Reverend
Royal Army Chaplain's Department
4th Class
Source:9402377
10th January 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9402381
25th November 1916
1955
death
Not War Related
Accidental fall from a train.
Railway Station, Fort William.
United Kingdom
Source:9402714
30th June 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Railton. |
| Source | 9402381 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditchling, Church Road, Ashford, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplain's Department | 4th Class | Reverend |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Deborah Railton nee Parkyn | mother | ||
| George S Railton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Railton | brother | 1886 | |
| Esther Railton | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Marion Willson | wife | 1910 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BBC The People Remember, Episode 5 | Imperial1 | |
| Clearing the Dead by Peter E. Hodgkinson | Ian105013 | |
| Wikipedia page | Guy74824 | |
| Supplement to The London Gazette | Terry7885 | |
| Supplement to The London Gazette (M.C.) | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reverend David Railton | Terry7885 | |
| AChD cap badge. | Ian105013 | |
| Rev David Railton (Death Register) | Les147887 |
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We remember David Railton.
Also remembered by 8 people
