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We remember Herbert Edward Diffey
We remember Herbert Edward Diffey
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9393683
5th April 1891
1891
location
Woodsford, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9393683
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9393673
31st March 1901
1901
location
Knighton Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9393673
31st March 1901
1914
enlistment
Youngstown, Alberta
Canada
Source:5879995
18th November 1914
employment
Farmer
Near Youngstown, Alberta
Canada
Source:5879995
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
79392
Source:5879995
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
79392
31st Battalion
Source:6175444
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
79392
Canadian Infantry
Source:7539423
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by artillery fire
near Ypres
Belgium
Source:7539423
Source:6175444
6th June 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7539423
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Diffey |
| Source | 6162024 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Woodsford, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 79392 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 79392 | 31st Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 79392 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Diffey | father | ||
| Emma Diffey, nee Churchill | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Colour |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-18 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis.This is a photo of the village church. Pvt Herbert Edward Diffey was one of 'those who served' in WWI with links to Bere Regis.Contributed by:
Amy127
Communities
Communities
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Bere Regis, Dorset. Those That Served.More about Bere Regis, Dorset. Those That Served.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin18901 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Martin18901 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul141391 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul141391 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul141391 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | David18948 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Bn cap badge | David18948 | |
| St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis. | Amy127 |
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