Riggs, Frederick Charles

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Cemetery: Vis-En-Artois Memorial

Country: France

Area: Pas De Calais

Rank: Serjeant

Force: Army

Official Number: 20695

Unit: 6th Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment.

Country of Service: British

Details: V C M M 1st October 1918. Age 29. Adopted Son of Elizabeth Burgum of 39 Capstone Rd. Bournemouth. Panel 9. An extract form "The London Gazette dated 3rd Jan., 1919, records the following:- For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice on the morning of 1st Oct. 1918 near Epinoy when having led his platoon through strong uncut wire under severe fire he continued straight on and although losing heavily from flanking fire succeeded in reaching his objective where he rushed and captured a machine gun. He later handled two captured guns with great effect and caused the surrender of fifty enemy. Subsequently when the enemy again advanced in force Serjt. Riggs cheerfully encouraged his men to resist and whilst exhorting his men to fight on to the last this very gallant soldier was killed."

Photograph by David Milborrow

Vis-En-Artois Memorial - Riggs, Frederick Charles

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