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Stewart Parnell Vagg (1894–1915)

Mr. Stewart P. Vagg, whose death in action is reported was well known as a bank clerk at Lockhart for some years. Last year he was transferred to Stockinbingal from which place he volunteered. His parents are graziers in the Hay District. Mr. Vagg was a fine type of the Australian, and the news of his untimely death will be received with deep regret in the district sphere he was best known.

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'Vagg, Stewart Parnell (1894–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/vagg-stewart-parnell-20204/text31266, accessed 3 December 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

7 March, 1894
Booligal, New South Wales, Australia

Death

30 April, 1915 (aged 21)
at sea

Cause of Death

war wounds

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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Military Service
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