Charles Sargeant Jagger
Person Male Born 17/12/1885 Died 16/11/1934
Sculptor. Born Yorkshire. Started as an apprentice metal engraver for Mappin & Webb in Sheffield, then went to art school and studied sculpture under Lanteri. Served in WW1 in the Artists Rifles, awarded the Military Cross. Specialised in war memorials and moved towards the Art Deco style. Died, suddenly and only 49, at home, 67 Albert Bridge Road.
Other works in London: The Kelham Rood in St John the Devine Kennington, 4 magnificent allegorical stone figures at Imperial Chemical House on Millbank (see A London Inheritance for photos), St.George and Britannia at entrance to Thames House on Millbank, and the Anglo-Belgian Memorial in Brussels.
