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We remember Joseph Biggs
We remember Joseph Biggs
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9447446
1895
service
British Army
Guardsman
17268
Grenadier Guards
Source:338510
1915
death
Died of wounds
Source:9447446
16th June 1915
burial
France
I.D.6
Source:9447446
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Biggs |
| Source | 338510 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17268 | Grenadier Guards | Guardsman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Biggs | mother | ||
| Joseph Biggs | father |
Media
Media
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Joseph BiggsThis photo was taken from The Green Book that the residents of Bredons Norton wrote to preserve the history of their village.
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Joseph BiggsA photo of Joseph in his uniform. This photo was taken from The Green Book which the community of Bredons Norton wrote to preserve the history of their villageContributed by:
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Joseph's graveAgain from the Green Book, this shows a visit to Joseph's grave and also a letter he wrote to his mum shortly before leaving for the Western Front.Contributed by:
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The cemetery book entryThis is the entry in the book at Chocques Military Cemetery where Joe is buried.Contributed by:
Tracy120972
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Biggs | Tracy120972 | |
| Joseph Biggs | Tracy120972 | |
| Joseph's grave | Tracy120972 | |
| The cemetery book entry | Tracy120972 |
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