*Daniels, A.
Arthur Reginald Daniels, 14306104, was a Gunner in the 64th Anti-Tank Regiment (Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry), of the Royal Artillery. He was 20 when he died on 7 October 1943, and is buried in the Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy. X B 16

He was the son of Reginald and Ethel Daniels, and the husband of Jennie Edith Daniels, from Walmer, Kent

"In loving memory of dear Arthur" - 1949 - Mum, Dad, and Pete

*Davis, A. D.
Anthony David Davis, CH/X 107012, was a Sergeant in No 48 RM Commando, the Royal Marines. He was 21 when he died on 1 November 1944. He is buried in the Bergen-op-Zoom cemetery, Netherlands. 6 A 9

His parents were John and Elizabeth Jane Davis, from Watford, Hertfordshire

Dermott, J. 
 John Dermott was a Fourth Engineer Officer aboard the SS Biela, Merchant Navy. He was 22 when he was reported missing on 14 February 1942. His death was later officially confirmed, and he is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Panel 17

He as the "only beloved son" of Mr and Mrs W H Dermott, of 2 Icen Road, Radipole, Weymouth, Dorsetshire, also 36 Snargate Street

Disbury, J. 
John Churton Disbury, 620637, was a Petty Officer Motor Mechanic aboard HMS Frobisher. He died on 18 July 1944, when he was 26. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial Panel 78.1

He was the son of William Harold and Josephine Disbury, and was married to Kathleen Disbury from Dover, Mr Disbury died on 18 August 1946

1949 - In loving memory of my dear son and our brother John, who was killed off the Normandy Coast, July 18^th 1944. From his loving Mum, Sisters and Brother

Dowle, C. J. 
Charles John Dowle was a Storekeeper, with the Cable Ship Alert, Merchant Navy. He was 65 when he died on 24 February 1945, and is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Panel 5

Drayner, J. W. 
Jack William Drayner, C/LX 26693, was a Steward, Royal Navy, aboard HMS Marigold. He was 26 when he was reported as missing, presumed killed, on 9 December 1942. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial. Panel 64.3

His parents were Walter George and Lily Ann Drayner, of Dover, Kent, and his wife was Yvonne Drayner) née Downs) from Shandor, Lewisham Road, River, Dover. He was father to a baby, Carol

Drury, F. A.
Frank Arthur Drury, was born on 19 July 1904. With 6 years service, he was a Quartermaster, Merchant Navy. He was aboard the Cable Ship Alert. He died of wounds on 24 February 1945, when he was 40, and is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London. Panel 5

He was the son of Walter and Emily Helen Drury, and the husband of Florence Lily Olivia Drury of 54 Elms Vale Road, Dover

Duncan, A. E. 
Alec Edward Duncan, 1398735, was an Air Gunner Sergeant in the RAFVR. He was 20 when he died on 24 August 1943, and is buried in the Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt. 5 J 6. He was formerly employed as a messenger at the Central Control Room, ARP, Dover 

He was the youngest son of Helen Mary Duncan, and the stepson of Edward Robert Pascall, from 3 Redvers Cottages, Kearsney, Dover, Kent, and an old St James schoolboy

The words at the bottom of his headstone read: "He was fighting for something sacred and sacred his memory will remain"

1949 - In loving memory of our dear son and brother - Mum, Dad, Sisters and Brothers

Picture: view over the cemetery. AGS Duncan's grave is in the left far background. Picture by Andy and Michelle Cooper

Dunning, G. C. 
Geoffrey Cameron Dunning, 2328639, was a Signalman in the 1st Airborne Signals, the Royal Corps of Signals. He died on 19 September 1944, when he was 20. He is buried in the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Netherlands. 15 C 20

He was an ex-Dukie and the son of James Cameron Dunning, DCM, and Margaret Louise Mary Dunning, from Dover

"In proud and ever loving memory of my dear son ...killed in action at The Bridge, Arnhem" - Mother, Alfred, Stanley and Annie

Durtnall, R. R. B. 
Rex Ronald Boyce Durtnall, 650617, was a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner Flight Sergeant, in the RAF, 61 Squadron. He was awarded the DFM

On 30 July 1941 at 23:18 hours, he took off from North Luffenham, Rutland, in Handley Page Hampden AE266 for a raid on Cologne, Germany. Upon returning in the early hours of 31 July, Hampden AE266 crashed at 04:50 hours when attempting to land at RAF Upwood, Cambridgeshire. All of the crew were killed, except Flight Sergeant Scott who was injured. The raid by 116 RAF bombers on Cologne was not very successful owing to poor weather, and nine aircraft were lost, of which six, including Hampden AE2666, crashed in England

Flight Sergeant Durtnall's body was recovered and brought home for burial. His funeral left from 239 London Road. The coffin was draped with the Union Flag, and borne by members of the RAF to St Mary's, Cemetery, Dover. YGX 24

He was the youngest son of Mrs Ettie Mary Durtnall and the late Charles James Durtnall, from Maidstone, and formerly of 35 Millais Road, Dover. He also a fiancee, Miss J Kingsmill

The crew were:

Pilot Officer Patrick James Neil Adshead	Captain (Pilot)	aged 23
Flight Sergeant Scott	Observer	injured
Flight Sergeant Rex Ronald Boyce Durtnall DFM	Wireless operator/ Air gunner	aged 21
Sergeant Kenneth Marcel Fillmore	Air gunner	aged 23

Dyer, J. A. C. 
James Alfred Charles Dyer, FX/94816, was a Leading Air Mechanic, Royal Navy, aboard HMS Khedive. He died on 9 April 1945, when he was 21

He is buried at the Kirkee War Cemetery, India. 10 AA 7

Dyer, W. A.
William Albert Dyer, C/JX 258486, was an Able Seaman with HMS Kingston. He died at the age of 32, on 22 March 1942. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial. Panel 53.3

His parents were Edmund James and Caroline Elston Dyer, from Dover 

In memoriam 1943