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- Trooper Cyril Deighton
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- Deighton; Cyril (?-1944)
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Cyril Deighton was a Methodist, who took an active role in his local church. He was a Sunday School teacher, and later became Superintendant. He was also an active member of the church choir.
He was elected a Trustee of his local Chapel Trust in 1939, and was appointed Treasuer in 1940. His call to the Army in the Second World War was deferred to allow him to complete his examination in Municipal Accountancy. This he passed with distinction, and was destined for a business career after his army service.
During the Second World War, he fought in Palestine and Egypt, sending many letters and photographs back to friends and family.
Cyril died on 5 June 1944 in a Military Hospital in Jersulem, following an illness.
Cyril predeceased his parents, and also had at least one sister.
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A local member of the Methodist congregation and trainee accountant, who fought in the Second World War.
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Cyril Deighton was a Methodist, who took an active role in his local church. He was a Sunday School teacher, and later became Superintendant. He was also an active member of the church choir. \n\nHe was elected a Trustee of his local Chapel Trust in 1939, and was appointed Treasuer in 1940. His call to the Army in the Second World War was deferred to allow him to complete his examination in Municipal Accountancy. This he passed with distinction, and was destined for a business career after his army service. \n\nDuring the Second World War, he fought in Palestine and Egypt, sending many letters and photographs back to friends and family. \n\nCyril died on 5 June 1944 in a Military Hospital in Jersulem, following an illness.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa