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Pilot, 49 Squadron Service number 1375253 Died 23 Sep 1943 Buried Durnbach War Cemetery Age 23
David was born in 1920 in Hackney to John and Raie nee Greenwood and had two brothers Clifford and Jeffery. For information about David’s family and his life click on the link below.
David’s headstone originally had a cross inscribed on his headstone. We have sent information to the CWGC proving that he was Jewish and a new headstone with a Star of David has now been erected.
Photo credit 49 Squadron AssociationGrateful thanks to BobB of FindaGrave
David’s parents John & Raie Marriage CertificateJohn Stanton Army Record John Stanton Army Record John Stanton Army Record John Stanton Jewish Chronicle John Stanton Jewish Chronicle Letter in Jewish Chronicle from Raie Stanton John Stanton Jewish Chronicle Stanton House, HackneyCourtesy 49 Squadron Association Courtesy 49 Squadron Association David’s ProbateRaie Stanton Father Lipman GreenwoodDavid’s current headstoneJeffery Stanton buried Waltham Abbey Jewish CemeteryDavid’s token on his brother Jeffery’s graveJohn Stanton buried Waltham Abbey Jewish Cemetery Raie Stanton buried Waltham Abbey Jewish Cemetery Clifford Stanton death certificate
