David Railton
David Railton | |
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Rev. David Railton in 1918 | |
| Born | 13 November 1884 Stoke Newington, London, England |
| Died | 30 June 1955 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Keble College, Oxford Bishop's Hostel, Liverpool |
| Occupation(s) | Clergyman, Military chaplain |
| Spouse | Ruby Marion Wilson |
| Children | One son and four daughters, including Dame Ruth Railton |
| Parent(s) | George Scott Railton Marianne Deborah Lydia Ellen Parkyn |
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.