David Railton

The Reverend David Railton MC (13 November 1884 – 30 June 1955) was a Church of England clergyman, a military chaplain and the originator of the idea of the Tomb of The Unknown Warrior in Britain.

David Railton
Rev. David Railton in 1918
Born(1884-11-13)13 November 1884
Stoke Newington, London, England
Died30 June 1955(1955-06-30) (aged 70)
Fort William, Highland, Scotland
NationalityBritish
EducationKeble College, Oxford
Bishop's Hostel, Liverpool
Occupation(s)Clergyman, Military chaplain
SpouseRuby Marion Wilson
ChildrenOne son and four daughters, including Dame Ruth Railton
Parent(s)George Scott Railton
Marianne Deborah Lydia Ellen Parkyn
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