| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/1/1918 to 25/10/1918. 25/10/1918 Died. He was born in Lymington, enlisted in Salisbury and resided in Milborne, St Andrews. Died of Wounds. Inscription on gravestone: Peace Perfect Peace. Information from service record: Enlisted 25/2/1916 in Salisbury, age 24 years, occupation Police Constable, embarked Southampton 4/1/1918, arrived Havre 5/1/1918 to Rouen, 7/1/1918 5 Army, 17/2/1917 4 Army, 17/2/1917 4 Army. 22/10/1918 admitted to 2/3 East Lancashire Field Ambulance, shell wounds to thigh, left arm and abdomen. 25/10/1918 to 56 Casualty Clearing Station where he died of wounds. The following property was returned to his widow Mrs Harriet Legg, Pitt Wood, Montacute, Somerset. 1 Disc, letters, photographs, 2 note books, 1 pencil, 2 cigarette cases, 1 matchbox cover, 5 pairs of scissors, 2 paper knifes (souvenir), 1 torch, 1 9 ct gold ring, 1 pure, 2 fountain pens (imitation), 2 lighters, 3 knifes, 1 coin key ring, 1 wallet, 1 cigarette holder, 1 pencil sharpener.
Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 25/10/1918 Died of Wounds, France & Belgium. 5/4/1919 mother Harriet received £4-04-06. Sisters Elisabeth J Parsons £4-04-06. Mary S Lifly £4-04-06, Emily M Legg £4-04-05. Lily M Legg £4-04-05. 1541920 mother received £9-10-00 war gratuity.
Info from Dependant's Pension Card: Edward Charles Legg, No. 3677, MFP, L/Cpl, 25/10/1918 killed, dependant Mrs Harriet Legg, Pitt Wood, Montacute, Somerset.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- SB.36-D. 8/D/3682. particulars of Man Legg, Edward C, MFP, P/3677, L/Cpl, DIERD 25/8/18, Claimant Legg, Harriet, Pack Mill, Little Norton, Montacute, relationship Mother, 56 years.
Edward Charles Legg.
He is named on the Hampshire Police War Memorial unveiled in 1923. L/Cpl E C Legg, Military Foot Police. |
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