Born in Hastings, 1923, David moved to the British Mandate of Palestine to live with his grandparents in 1934. It was here that David first interacted with the British Army. Even at a young age, David proved to be an asset for the army as a Hebrew and Arabic translator.

David moved back to England in 1938. By the time Word War II broke out, he was working as a mechanic in Manchester. In 1942, he was assigned to the RAF after signing up.

While in the RAF, David trained as a motor mechanic. By 1943, he was serving in Devon as a part of Coastal Command before he volunteered for Combined Operations, a unit specifically designed for the allied invasion of Europe.

David became the main mechanic for his command and serviced all types of vehicles, including his beloved Bedford QL, which never failed him once during his time serving.

In December 1946, David was de-mobbed. In the years that followed, he was involved in charity work and awarded an MBE. David was a regular volunteer at the Imperial War Museum and would often speak on his service experience.

David even went on to write his own book titled ‘Beyond My Wildest Dreams’ which details his life from growing up in Hastings to his volunteering.