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We remember Henry Oliver Riggs
We remember Henry Oliver Riggs
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:8363197
31st August 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Gawler, South Australia
Australia
Source:8363197
31st August 1914
1924
marriage
Doreena May Hodges
Source:9178263
1924
1941
dates
Age 52
Source:8363197
28th July 1941
1941
location
Cave Ave, Aldgare, South Australia
Australia
their own address
Source:8363197
28th July 1941
enlistment
Australia
Source:8363197
service
Australian Imperial Force
S1663
Source:8363197
service
Australian Imperial Force
71512
Source:8363197
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
188
3rd Light Horse Regiment
Source:8363197
1965
death
Pinnaroo
Australia
Source:9178266
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Oliver |
| Initials | HO |
| Last Name | Riggs |
| Source | 8363197 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Ave, Aldgare, South Australia | Australia | their own address | known 28th July 1941 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | S1663 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 71512 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 188 | 3rd Light Horse Regiment | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Henry Alexander Riggs | father | ||
| Ellen Garrett | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doreena May Hodges | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1941-07-28 | Methodist |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth index | Michelle915 | |
| Marriage registration | Michelle915 | |
| Death registration | Michelle915 |
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