DIGGER Horace

  • First Name(s):
    Horace 
  • Surname:
    DIGGER
  • Service Number:
    PLY392S
  • Rank:

    Private

  • Conflict:
    WW1
  • Service:
    Navy
  • Naval Service:
    Royal Marines
  • Naval Division:
    Royal Marine Light Infantry
  • Unit:
    Plymouth Battalion R.N. Division 2nd Royal Marine Battalion
  • Former Units:
    None
  • Date of Death:
    7th September 1915
  • Age At Death:
    23
  • Cause of Death:
    Pneumonia & Enteric Fever
  • Place of Death:
    1st Australian Stationary Hospital, Mudros
  • Place of Burial:
    East Mudros Military Cemetery, Greece, Grave II. L. 16.
  • Place of Birth:
    Unknown
  • Home Town:
    Unknown
  • Casualty's Relatives:

    Son of Mr A.T. and Mrs M. Digger, 15 Chestnut St, Worcester

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DIGGER Horace Is Named On These Memorials

Worcester Guildhall
Worcester St George’s Church

Further Information About DIGGER Horace

Served with the battalion in the Middle East Forces from 6th February 1915, admitted to hospital on 16th August 1915

Appears in the Worcester/Worcestershire Roll of Honour Book for navy casualties located in Worcester Cathedral.

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