Harry Bagg 1895 - 1915
Harry Bagg (inset small picture). Born in 1895 in Winfrith son of Charles Bagg (b. Toller Pocorum, 1851-1922) and Alice Julia Luca (b. East burton 1865). The last postcard sent to his mother, back (top) and front (ship). His medal roll card shows him as presumed dead - meaning his body was probably never recovered. His name is on the Helles Memorial in Turkey, died Gallipoli, August 21, 1915. the postcard was written to his mother about 6 weeks before. The large black and white photograph is of the family in Winfrith outside their home, number 21 High Street. The little girl with the bike is Edith born 1898, next to her is her mother Alice, father Charles and on the right is Mabel born 1889. They also had another son Charles who surciced the war. Information on the CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission is as follows:- Harry Bagg, Private in the 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, died 21/08/1915, service number 10490, son of Charles & Alice Bagg of 5 Winfrith, Dorchester. Panel 136-139, Helles Memorial. |