Dingley, William
2nd Lieut. William Dingley. Born at Barnet, September, 1895, youngest son of Mr. W. Dingley, Tufnell Park. Joined the U.P.S. in September, 1914, went with the Brigade to France, November, 1915, was gazetted to the 7th Suffolks, July 1916. After fighting on the Somme, was killed near Arras gallantly leading his platoon, April 29th, 1917. Guy's Hospital Reports Vol.LXX, War Memorial Number
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Dingley |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | William |
| Date of birth | September 1895 |
| Place of birth | Barnet |
| Family details | Youngest son of William and Ruth Dingley of 33, Anson Road, Tufnell Park, London (1913) |
| Previous education | Dunhead College, Launceston |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Dates at college | 27 August 1913 |
| Dept / course | Dental Pupilage and Chemistry and Physics |
| Military unit | Joined UPS in Sept 1914. Gazetted July 1916 - 7th Suffolks |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Campaigns | Went to France November 1915 - Fought on the Somme |
| Date of death | 29 April 1917 |
| Rank at death | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Place of death | Near Arras |
| Cause of death | Killed, while gallantly leading his platoon |
| Burial place | Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun |
| Commemoration(s) | Guy's Hospital Memorial |
| Sources | Guy's Hospital Medical School Records, King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission |