| Regimental number | 13668 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Dairy hand |
| Address | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Wiggins, 123 Orrs Road, Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Army Medical Corps, Special Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Army Ordnance Service Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | date illegible on n.r. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 21.9.17 while stationed at 19th Battalion R.A.P. near WESTHOEK the members of this squad displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst continuously carrying wounded from that post to Bellewaarde Ridge under very heavy shell fire of all kins, H.E., shrapnel and gas shells. On several occasions these men volunteered to carry urgent cases during a very intense period of the barrage. Throughout the action they showed great courage and devotion to duty, working continuously, and were responsible for saving many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| 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
