DAGG, Charles Canada Kirby
| Service Number: | 1459273 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Leading Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
| Born: | Hamilton, Tasmania, 25 May 1891 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed In Action, 18 February 1942, aged 50 years, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Driffield Cemetery Grave 6170 |
| Memorials: | International Bomber Command Centre Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| Date unknown: | Involvement Royal Air Force , Leading Aircraftman, 1459273, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
He had a somewhat colourful life which included 2 convictions for assault as well as attending a Levee at St. James Palace!
His service career started with the Royal Australian Navy and he collected an Air Force Cross serving with the RAF
He was a Flying Officer before resigning his Commission in June 1941
Son of James Dagg, Police Constable, and Sarah Mary Anne Kirby.
Tattoos: Snake and anchor right forearm, snake and woman left forearm.
Deserted Royal Navy after 5 years c.1 July 1909. Granted free pardon.
Enlisted RAN 16 April 1914, No.4080. Seven postings, to 15 August 1916:
Cerberus(twice), Una, Fantome, Penguin(twice), and Psyche.
Discharged: 15 August 1916 to join Aviation School
The above is from his RAN personnel file. NAA: A6770 DAGG C (2pp).
It is cited in the following:-
Billy Stutt and the Richmond Flyboys:The New South Wales State Aviation School 1915-1918 and Beyond.
Hayes,Neville F.
Cowes:Pacific Downunder,2008.
pp.53-5
It is a wonderful book. Unfortunately, the author died before completing his task, the book being published posthumously.
It goes on to describe Dagg's career up to 15 September, 1922.
The final entry is as follows:-
Died 18 Feb 1942, Aircraftsman 2nd class, Royal Air force Volunteer Reserve. Buried Driffield Cemetery, UK.
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