David Isadore Cohen

Navigator, 9 Squadron
Service number 1391163
Died 21 February 1944
Commemorated on Runnymede Memorial
Age 22

David was the son of Jacob and Florence née Gosford of Hammersmith, London.

Click on the links below for David’s story.

Resources

David’s ancestry and early life Download
OperationsDownload
Transcription of David’s letter to his parents. Only to be opened in the event of my being reported missing, dated 5 February 1944 Download

Gallery

  • David’s parents marriage certificate
  • David’s Birth Certificate
  • David’s mother died when he was seven
  • 1891 Census
  • 1911 Census
  • Name change announcement
  • 19 February 1944
  • 21 February 1944
  • David’s Probate
  • MIA Telegram
  • David’s Letter part 1
  • David’s Letter part 2
  • David’s Letter part 3
  • David’s Letter part 4






  • The Memorial Board of the former Harrow Synagogue rediscovered in 2012