| Regimental number | 771 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Milang, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Milaing, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Peter Bagley, Milang, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Appointed Lance Corporal, 18 August 1916 (in France); Corporal, 19 July 1917, and attached to 8th Training Bn. Detached to 15th Training Bn, 5 November 11917. Appointed Acting Sergeant, 30 January 1918. Rejoined 29th Bn in France, 9 April 1918, as Corporal. Transferred to 32nd Bn, 12 October 1918. Returned to Australia with Asthma and bronchitis. Discharged 29 June 1919. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Killed in a horse-drawn waggon accident nr Streaky Bay, South Australia. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. rendered excellent work in reorganising his Platoon under exceptionally difficult circumstances, and displayed great skill in controlling the advance. He kept his command well in hand and led his Section against all opposition to the final objective and consolidated, inflicting many casualties and taking several prisoners. He was an inspiring example to the remainder of the Platoon. Before the attack this N.C.O. led several patrols up to enemy positions, remaining in 'No Man's Land for several hours to locate Machine Guns and S.Ps. He has at all times displayed splendid leadership and inspired all under him with perfect confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2516 William Edward BAGLEY, 13th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919; cousin: 6480 Charles James BAGLEY, 10th Bn, killed in action, Crepey Wood, France, 10 August 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Strathalbyn Cemetery, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
