MARGOFSKY
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David Margofsky
Born:
9 Shevat 5639 (02 February 1879)
Died:
1963
Basic Information
Unique reference:
MAR6537
Other surname:
Marks
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
9 Shevat 5639 (02 February 1879)
Death
Date of death:
1963
Places
Addresses
Family Home:
7 Jeymer Avenue Willesden Green (1937)
Synagogues
Name:
Dollis Hill Synagogue
Conversation
During his time serving with the British Army Private Margofsky's comrades often mistakenly referred to him as Maclufsky and believed he was Scottish.
Military Service
During his time serving in the British Army David was injured during a poison gas attack, probably as a result of this he was eventually invalided out of the armed forces.
Family
Spouse
Rachel Busnach (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Margofsky
Children
Hannah Margofsky (female)
Joseph Margofsky (male)
Isadore Margofsky "Jack" (male)
Siblings
Rebecca Margofsky (female)
Leah Margofsky "Lily" (female)
Joseph Margofsky (male)
Parents
Father: Marks Margofsky (male)
Mother: Sarah Margofsky (female)
Military Record
Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
37679
Date enlisted/conscripted:
1914
Sustained injuries:
Gas attack
Assignments
Regiment:
Northamptonshire Regiment
Posting:
France
Regiment:
Labour Corp
Roll of Honour
Gallery
1 of 5Private Margofsky in uniform
Image provided by family
2 of 5Order for Medals after War
Document certifying Pvt. Margofsky's eligibility for campaign medals
3 of 5Medal Card
Medal Card attached to delivered medals
4 of 5Gallery
Victory medal and Silver War Badge for honourable discharge
5 of 5Margofsky with his regiment
Second Right, Third row from front
1 of 5Private Margofsky in uniform
Image provided by family
2 of 5Order for Medals after War
Document certifying Pvt. Margofsky's eligibility for campaign medals
3 of 5Medal Card
Medal Card attached to delivered medals
4 of 5Gallery
Victory medal and Silver War Badge for honourable discharge- 5 of 5Margofsky with his regiment
Second Right, Third row from front
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