Surname: | Wiggons |
Initials: | J |
Rank: | Farrier Sergeant |
Army Number: | 528 |
Notes: | MMP. 31/3/93 he enlisted in the 11 Hussars, No. 3632, age 19.2 years, occupation Labourer, born Bray, Maidenhead, Berks. Address: Paly Street, White Waltham, Berkshire. 1/4/03 he transferred to the MMP, No. 528. Served Home 31/1/93 to 30/11/93, India 1/12/93 to 30/10/99, Egypt 31/10/99 to 17/12/13, Home 18/12/13 to 30/1/14 to discharge time expired. 1/3/02 promoted Farrier Sergeant. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 287 of 1911. 3/3/03 he married Louisa Cook in Alexandria, Egypt. Awarded he Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Army Order 289 of 1911. His name is spelt Wiggons on enlistment and Wiggins later on. James Wiggons. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | India Medal 1895 - 1902 (London Gazette: WO 100/84 Page: 120 Aug. 11, 1898) |
Citation: | Clasp: Punjab Frontier 1897-1898, awarded to Shoesmith No. 3637, 11 Hussars. |