Gunasekara, David

Born Ceylon 1889. Full name Hinaderza Don David Gunesikera. Educated at a Misionary in Kandy, Columbo. Came to UK as a Medical Student. Married Gertrude Taylor at Hull in 1912.

Husband of Elsie May Newton of 7, Cave Terrace, Cave Street, Hull (war pension address).

Served in the 7th Durham Light Infantry, Labour Corps and Worcestershire Regiment. Discharged on 7/2/1919, with war aggravated Tuberculosis. Not issued with the Silver war Badge. Died in Hull 26/04/1926, aged 37.

His wife was committed to the Willerby Mental Institution (War pension records).


First name:
Hinaderza Don David
Military Number:
17447, 576176, 64083
Rank:
Private
Date Died
25/04/1926
Place died:
Hull, UK
Age:
37
7, Cave Terrace, Cave Street, Hull
Place Buried