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We remember Walter William Riggs
We remember Walter William Riggs
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter William |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Riggs |
| Source | 7353842 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick No4, Bridport, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12609 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 12609 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseline Riggs | daughter | 1911 | |
| Hilda M Riggs | daughter | 1913 | |
| Frances L Riggs | daughter | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myra Riggs | mother | ||
| Henry Riggs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Riggs | brother | 1886 | |
| Willie Riggs | brother | 1891 | |
| George Riggs | brother | 1893 | |
| Frederick Riggs | brother | 1895 | |
| Hilda Riggs | sister | 1898 | |
| Arthur Riggs | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Greening | wife | 2nd June 1909 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find my past, Marriages | Michelle915 | |
| Free bmd | Michelle915 | |
| 1911 census | Michelle915 | |
| 1901 Census | Michelle915 | |
| Family Search Marriage | Michelle915 |
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