Diglin

The three Diglin brothers (photo below) were George Diglin, East Yorks Regt, service no 13/505, killed 13/11/1916, Walter Diglin, York and Lancaster Regiment Service no 203159, killed 24/0/1917 and William Diglin, East Yorkshire Regiment 7th Battalion, Service No. 3/33418, killed 25/04/1917.

A 4th brother who served – Ernest Diglin, Kings Royal Rifle Corps 6th Battalion Service No: Y624 was discharged from the service because of wounds he received in action. He was discharged 23/10/1916 and awarded the Silver War Badge. They were the sons of William and Elizabeth Diglin, 10 High Street, Hull.

The three Diglin brothers who died were George, East Yorks Regt, service no 13/505, 13/11/1916, Walter, York and Lancaster Regiment Service no 203159. 24/0/1917 and William East Yorkshire Regiment 7th Battalion, Service No. 3/33418, 25/04/1917.

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