Citation(s);
Military service
Burial/memorial information
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)London Gazette # 31128 dated 14 January 1919 "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Hangard on 8th August 1918. He led his section against heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Observing that the attack was checked by a number of enemy snipers and two machine-gun posts, killing eight of the enemy and taking six prisoners, together with two heavy machine guns. He showed skilful leadership and coolness during the atttack, and his prompt action at a critical period was of great assistance in the success of the operations and averted many casualties to our troops".
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Photo of FREDERICK DIEHL
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Group Photo
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Memorial
His name as it is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial. Over 11,000 fallen Canadians having no known place of burial in France, are honoured on this Memorial. May they never be forgotten. (J. Stephens) -
Circumstances of death registers
Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR. Surnames: Deuel to Domoney. Microform Sequence 28; Volume Number 31829_B016737. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 172. Page 441 of 1084. His grave was located 4 ½ miles East South East of Arras, North of Monchy-le-Preux, France. Subsequently, his grave could not be found, hence his sacrifice is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial. -
Newspaper clipping
From the Free Press Prairie Farmer newspaper c.1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Sergeant Frederick Diehl
Digital gallery of
Lance Sergeant Frederick Diehl
Digital gallery of
Lance Sergeant Frederick Diehl
Digital gallery of
Lance Sergeant Frederick Diehl
Digital gallery of
Lance Sergeant Frederick Diehl
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 397 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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