Rev David Railton
(1884-1955)

Died aged c. 71

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.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

The Revd David Railton 1884-1955 who originated the idea of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey lived here

42 Gordon Road, Margate, United Kingdom where they lived

The Reverend David Railton MC 1884-1955 who originated the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey lived here 1914-1920

16 Millfield Road, Folkestone, United Kingdom where they lived (1914-1920)