Sergeant-Major Charles Edward Bragg
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Bragg,
Charles Edward
Date of birth: 1892-05-15
Place of birth: Greenspond Newfoundland
Next of kin: Mrs. Percy Wallage, Sister, 40 Lockmon St., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Stevedore
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 67751
Highest Rank:
Sergeant-Major
(25th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Sergeant-Major, 25th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 25th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1914-11-25 ?
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Vimy Ridge)
Description: For Conspicuous Gallantry on VIMY RIDGE on April 9th, 1917 25th C. I. Battalion War Diaries 1917-05 - Page 45 - See soldier record
Date of award: 1917-07-09
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: September 8, 1917
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Date of award: 1918-02-06
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: March 9, 1918
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
60645
Service file: B1008-S033
Uploader's Notes: Militia 3 Months 66 Militia. Listed on the Nominal Roll of the 25th Battalion as a Private. This man resided at 850 Barrington Street, Halifax after being discharged.
Uploader's Research notes:
25th Canadian Infantry Battalion War Diary Entry:
1917-05 - PAGE 45 - 67751 Sergeant C Bragg awarded Military Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry on Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917
This mans full record indicates that he was wounded on more than one occasion, including a bayonet wound March 14th, 1916. He was married while overseas.
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2006-08-10
Last modified: 2014-12-31