David was educated at St Andrews University - entering as a student in science in 1908, he left in 1912. He then became a school teacher at Harthill Public School, Lanarks He joined the R.A.M.C. in June 1915. and after training for some months at the Alexandra Military Hospital, Cosham, and Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot, was promoted to Serjeant, and sailed on the Britannic from December 1915 to March 1916. He went to France in May 1916, attached to the 37th Field Ambulance. He was killed by a shell at Bourlon Wood. David's Lieutenant Colonel wrote: His good work and gallantry during the action were brought to my notice by the officer commanding the stretcher-bearers." David was the son of Thomas and Margaret (nee Hosie) Kitto of Coral Cottage, Braefoot, Carnoustie; and the husband of Isabella Scott Maclure Kitto of 3 Fergus Square, Arbroath, Forfarshire. His brother, Serjeant George Kitto, served in the Royal Flying Corps [Will SC70/8/661/20]