The Hon. David (Late KRRC) Peacefully on 22nd January aged 88. Beloved husband of the late Jean and much loved father of Michael, Richard and John. Private cremation.
Thanksgiving Service at St Michael, Inkpen (RG17 9DS) at 12 noon on Friday 8th February. No flowers please and donations if desired to Diabetes UK.
DOB 3.3.24, Ledbury, Glos, son of Maj The Hon Hugh de Burgh Warwick Bampfylde
Educated at Eton College
Record of Service
289 days in the Ranks
Officer training 1 Motor Training Battalion KRRC
Initial service with 10 & 12 KRRC
Embarked for North West Europe 28 Jun 1944
CASEVAC to UK Sep 1944
With 10 & 8 KRRC in UK recuperation from wounds
2 KRRC UK 14 Sep 1945
UK to MEF (Middle Eastern Forces) 18 Oct 45, 2 KRRC
Posted to HQ Tripolitania from 2 KRRC 2 Apr 1946
GSO III HQ Tripolitania District granted rank of A/Capt 14 May 1946
5th (K) Bn KAR(Kings African Rifles) 3.11.1947
TOS Depot The KRRC Depot 18.5.1949
Resignation of Commission 20.6.1949
Granted Hon Rank of Captain 21. 6.1949
Promotions:
2Lt 22 May 1943
WS Lt 22 Nov 1943
2Lt 3.3.1945
A/Capt 14.5.1946
T/Capt 14.8.1946
Lieut (Reg) 3.3.1945
Medals: 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45, Defence Medal