David Stothers

Rifleman David Stothers of East Belfast, Co. Down died on 24th March 1945 while taking part in Operation Varsity with 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles.

Rifleman

David Stothers

7013676

Rifleman David Stothers of Belfast, Co. Down served with 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during Operation Varsity on 24th March 1945.

Rifleman David Stothers (7013676) served in 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during World War Two. He was the son of David Stothers and Sarah Stothers of 3 Canton Street, Belfast, Co. Down. The family later lived at Heatherbell Street, Belfast, Co. Down.

David served in C Company, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and had 8 years’ service at his time of death. He died during Operation Varsity on 24th March 1945 aged 25 years old. Despite the number of casualties sustained by the Rifles, the mission was successful. 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles quickly and effectively secured their objectives around the village of Hamminkeln.

David Stothers has no known grave. His name is on Panel 8 of the Groesbeek Memorial, Gelderland, Netherlands.