Born Hull, 1898. Son on Fanny and Simon Dietch of 40, Upper Union Street, Hull (Army Address) and 80, Cogan Street, Hull (War Pension address). His parents were from a Russian Jewish family. His mother, Fanny was a widow and ran a Grocer shop with her brother, in law.
He had three sisters, Edith Leah and Sarah and one brother, Isaac. He worked as a clerk. Described as 5 foot, 5 inches tall, 33-35 inch chest
He enlisted at Beverley, on 02/03/1916. Called up on 16/03/1917. Transferred as Private, 42692, 3rd South Staffordshire Regiment, on 24/03/1918. Captured, 09/04/1918. Repatriated on 02/12/1918. Discharged on 03/03/1919. Died of Tuberculosis, aggravated by war service, on 21/05/1921, aged 22. He is buried at the Hull Jewish Cemetery, Delhi Street, Hull. His war pension went to his unmarried mother, Fanny at 80, Cogan Street, Hull.
| Name | David Dietch |
|---|---|
| Record Type | Military |
| Residence Place | 80, Cogan Street, Hull |
| Death Date | 1 Jun 1921 |
| Service Number | 42692 |
| Corps, Regiment or Unit | South Staffordshire Regiment |
| Title | WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers |
| Description | Other Ranks Survived |
| Reference Number | 4/M.d/1000, 4/D/7503 |
