William Diffey, child of John and Ellen Diffey was born in 1880. Lived at Avenue Road, in Hamworthy. Fought in WW1 (dogtag# 01-03-7533) as a Private in the 5th Bn. Dorsetshire Regiment. Died on Jan 11 1917 at the age of 37. Buried at Pier and Face 7B. Thiepval Memorial in Somme. A memorial for William Diffey can be found at France and St. Michael’s Church Memorial 1914-1919.