BIGGS John Geoffrey : M C and Bar, Lieutenant. North Somerset Yeomanry, seconded 53rd Company, Machine Gun Corps. Died 1st September 1917, aged 29 years. Son of John Moundy (Surgeon) and Florence Elizabeth Biggs of Childs Hill, London. Commemorated ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION. III.C.19 / Gosberton W M / Gosberton Methodist
North Somerset; the undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 11th February, 1915, instead of as notified in the London Gazette of the 9th February, 1915: —
John Geoffrey Biggs (late Lance-Corporal, 11th Reserve Regiment of Cavalry).
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His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Acting Warrant Officer, in recognition of their gallantry and
devotion to duty in the field: —Second Lieutenant John Geoffrey Biggs, North Somerset Yeomanry, Territorial Force.
For conspicuous gallantry. He was in charge of bombers, and showed great coolness in organising the defence after th© explosion of a mine. He assisted another officer in destroying loopholes and machine gun emplacements in the crater, and in bringing back equipment for identification. On a previous occasion he displayed marked courage when holding an important position.
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'Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross,"2nd Lt. (T./Lt.) John Geoffrey Biggs, M.C., Yeo., attd. M.G. Corps.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a half section of a machine-gun company in face of very heavy fire he brought his two guns into action against an enemy strong point. Later, he worked an enemy anti-tank gun with great effect on the enemy. His personal gallantry and devotion to duty were most marked, and he set a fine example to all ranks. (M.C. gazetted 15th March, 1916.)
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GOSBERTON OFFICER DIES OF WOUNDS – News has been received this week that Capt. Geoffrey Biggs R.A.M.C., has died of wounds. His mother, Mrs Biggs, late of West House, Gosberton, was able to be at his bedside with him in his last hours. Lieut. Kenneth Biggs is also seriously wounded in the eyes.
Lincolnshire Free Press, 11 September 1917, p8
North Somerset; the undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 11th February, 1915, instead of as notified in the London Gazette of the 9th February, 1915: —
John Geoffrey Biggs (late Lance-Corporal, 11th Reserve Regiment of Cavalry).
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29064/supplements/1413
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Acting Warrant Officer, in recognition of their gallantry and
devotion to duty in the field: —Second Lieutenant John Geoffrey Biggs, North Somerset Yeomanry, Territorial Force.
For conspicuous gallantry. He was in charge of bombers, and showed great coolness in organising the defence after th© explosion of a mine. He assisted another officer in destroying loopholes and machine gun emplacements in the crater, and in bringing back equipment for identification. On a previous occasion he displayed marked courage when holding an important position.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29508/supplements/2879
'Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross,"2nd Lt. (T./Lt.) John Geoffrey Biggs, M.C., Yeo., attd. M.G. Corps.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a half section of a machine-gun company in face of very heavy fire he brought his two guns into action against an enemy strong point. Later, he worked an enemy anti-tank gun with great effect on the enemy. His personal gallantry and devotion to duty were most marked, and he set a fine example to all ranks. (M.C. gazetted 15th March, 1916.)
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30561/supplements/2899
GOSBERTON OFFICER DIES OF WOUNDS – News has been received this week that Capt. Geoffrey Biggs R.A.M.C., has died of wounds. His mother, Mrs Biggs, late of West House, Gosberton, was able to be at his bedside with him in his last hours. Lieut. Kenneth Biggs is also seriously wounded in the eyes.
Lincolnshire Free Press, 11 September 1917, p8
BIGGS John Geoffrey : M C and Bar, Lieutenant. North Somerset Yeomanry, seconded 53rd Company, Machine Gun Corps. Died 1st September 1917, aged 29 years. Son of John Moundy (Surgeon) and Florence Elizabeth Biggs of Childs Hill, London. Commemorated ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION. III.C.19 / Gosberton W M / Gosberton Methodist
North Somerset; the undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 11th February, 1915, instead of as notified in the London Gazette of the 9th February, 1915: —
John Geoffrey Biggs (late Lance-Corporal, 11th Reserve Regiment of Cavalry).
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29064/supplements/1413
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Acting Warrant Officer, in recognition of their gallantry and
devotion to duty in the field: —Second Lieutenant John Geoffrey Biggs, North Somerset Yeomanry, Territorial Force.
For conspicuous gallantry. He was in charge of bombers, and showed great coolness in organising the defence after th© explosion of a mine. He assisted another officer in destroying loopholes and machine gun emplacements in the crater, and in bringing back equipment for identification. On a previous occasion he displayed marked courage when holding an important position.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29508/supplements/2879
'Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross,"2nd Lt. (T./Lt.) John Geoffrey Biggs, M.C., Yeo., attd. M.G. Corps.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a half section of a machine-gun company in face of very heavy fire he brought his two guns into action against an enemy strong point. Later, he worked an enemy anti-tank gun with great effect on the enemy. His personal gallantry and devotion to duty were most marked, and he set a fine example to all ranks. (M.C. gazetted 15th March, 1916.)
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30561/supplements/2899
GOSBERTON OFFICER DIES OF WOUNDS – News has been received this week that Capt. Geoffrey Biggs R.A.M.C., has died of wounds. His mother, Mrs Biggs, late of West House, Gosberton, was able to be at his bedside with him in his last hours. Lieut. Kenneth Biggs is also seriously wounded in the eyes.
Lincolnshire Free Press, 11 September 1917, p8
North Somerset; the undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 11th February, 1915, instead of as notified in the London Gazette of the 9th February, 1915: —
John Geoffrey Biggs (late Lance-Corporal, 11th Reserve Regiment of Cavalry).
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29064/supplements/1413
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Acting Warrant Officer, in recognition of their gallantry and
devotion to duty in the field: —Second Lieutenant John Geoffrey Biggs, North Somerset Yeomanry, Territorial Force.
For conspicuous gallantry. He was in charge of bombers, and showed great coolness in organising the defence after th© explosion of a mine. He assisted another officer in destroying loopholes and machine gun emplacements in the crater, and in bringing back equipment for identification. On a previous occasion he displayed marked courage when holding an important position.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29508/supplements/2879
'Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross,"2nd Lt. (T./Lt.) John Geoffrey Biggs, M.C., Yeo., attd. M.G. Corps.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a half section of a machine-gun company in face of very heavy fire he brought his two guns into action against an enemy strong point. Later, he worked an enemy anti-tank gun with great effect on the enemy. His personal gallantry and devotion to duty were most marked, and he set a fine example to all ranks. (M.C. gazetted 15th March, 1916.)
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30561/supplements/2899
GOSBERTON OFFICER DIES OF WOUNDS – News has been received this week that Capt. Geoffrey Biggs R.A.M.C., has died of wounds. His mother, Mrs Biggs, late of West House, Gosberton, was able to be at his bedside with him in his last hours. Lieut. Kenneth Biggs is also seriously wounded in the eyes.
Lincolnshire Free Press, 11 September 1917, p8
Gravesite Details
Lieutenant, North Somerset Yeomanry seconded to the 53rd Company, Machine Gun Corps. Died of wounds. Son of John Maundy Biggs (Surgeon) and Florence Elizabeth Biggs, of Child's Hill. London. Awarded the Military Cross and Bar. Age 29.
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