| Regimental number | 124 |
| Place of birth | Lucindale South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lucindale, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Haggett, Lucindale, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 6th September, 1918, during operations East of PERONNE, during the enemy's retreat, Sergeant HAGGETT, who was acting as Platoon Sergeant, displayed fine courage and skill in leading his men forward under heavy enemy Artillery, Machine Gun and rifle fire, saving casualties and inspiring his men with the greatest confidence. Through the day he collected much valuable information, and also located several enemy Machine Gun and Sniping Posts. which were holding up the advance, and from his information these Posts were engaged by our Artillery and destroyed. His conduct during the whole operation set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2726 Lance Corporal Thomas George HAGGETT, 1st Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 23 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
