Corporal Edward James "Jim" Wiggins
19 Oct 1920 - 29 Feb 2000
Biography
Jim Wiggins worked on the Southleigh estate of Sir Dymoke White. He was also Scoutmaster of the 1st and 2nd Havant Troops during the war.
He was one of nine children. His brother Norman was killed fighting in Italy with the Hampshire Regiment in January 1944. His mother sadly died in 1943, leaving his sister Myrtle to look after her dad and two younger children at the age of 16. Another brother, Albert James, survived the war having fought in North Africa and Italy.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant Patrol | Patrol Corporal | 03 Oct 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EDQN 331/3
Occupation
Under gardener
Address
56 West Street, Havant, Hampshire
Other pictures
Profile picture
Caption & credit
Cpl Edward James Wiggins stand down letter
References
TNA ref WO 199/3391
1939 Register