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We remember Elleston Wiggan
We remember Elleston Wiggan
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1913
service
British Army
Private
6339
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9605925
31st May 1913
1916
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:9605925
2nd July 1916
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6339
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9605925
13th October 1918
1920
discharge
Source:9605925
14th July 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Elleston |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Wiggan |
| Source | 9605925 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6339 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 6339 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wiggon | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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