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7043852   Corporal David Montgomery
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Dated added: 04/09/2016   Last updated: 10/01/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 2nd Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment (British Army)
Died: 25/02/1944 (Unknown)
Age: 22
Summary      
David Montgomery was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Montgomery. He was born about 1922. Corporal David Montgomery was serving with 2nd Battalion of the North Staffordshire Regiment when he died on 25th February 1944. He was 22 years old. Corporal David Montgomery is buried in Naples War Cemetery in Italy.
Further Information
David Montgomery was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Montgomery. He was born about 1922.
Known family: Alexander Montgomery, Elizabeth Montgomery, David Montgomery (born about 1922). William Montgomery (born about 1925).
Corporal David Montgomery served with the North Staffordshire Regiment in World War Two.
Corporal David Montgomery was serving with 2nd Battalion of the North Staffordshire Regiment when he died on 25th February 1944. He was 22 years old.
Corporal David Montgomery is buried in Naples War Cemetery in Italy. His inscription reads: GONE TO BE WITH CHRIST WHICH IS FAR BETTER
The CWGC record Corporal David Montgomery as the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Montgomery of Upperlands, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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Relevant Magherafelt Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Upperlands area Upperlands CWGC lists parents in Upperlands 54.879356 -6.639673
References and Links
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1 Gunner William Montgomery Brother of Corporal David Montgomery
2 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Lieut David Montgomery's grave can be purchased here
3 WW2 Northern Ireland Details and grave photo
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